How far is Caledonia, MS from Hattiesburg, MS?
The driving distance from Caledonia, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is about 195 miles (313.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.2 miles (277.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Suburb town of Meridian, located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Caledonia and Hattiesburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caledonia and Hattiesburg.
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Start on Main Street
21 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Wolfe Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Wolfe Road
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Turn slight left onto Caledonia Steens Road
5 mi · 9 min · Caledonia Steens Road
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Turn straight onto Military Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Military Road
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Continue on Military Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Military Road
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Continue on Military Road
65 m · 4 sec · Military Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 50 West: Starkville
8 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 50 West: Starkville
1506 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45 South: Macon, Meridian
1011 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 45 South: Macon, Meridian
41 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
14.5 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
64.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Keep slight right
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South, I 20 West: Meridian
2689 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans
67.8 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Moselle
760 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Moselle
36 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Moselle-Seminary Road
2923 ft · 1 min · Moselle-Seminary Road
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Turn straight
13.5 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto East Pine Street
2092 ft · 50 sec · East Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Caledonia and Hattiesburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 59 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans
67.8 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Caledonia and Sunny near Hattiesburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Caledonia to Hattiesburg?
The road trip is about 195 miles (313.9 km) and usually takes 03h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.6 miles from Caledonia and 98.4 miles from Hattiesburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.2 miles (277.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.05 one way or $52.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Caledonia and Sunny near Hattiesburg.
Stop Ideas Near Marion
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marion.
Union Station
Laurel station
Thomasville, AL
Grove Hill, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Caledonia and Hattiesburg. Straight-line distance: 172.22 mi (277.16 km).
#1 Caledonia
City in Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 1,048 |
| Coordinates | 33.6828900, -88.3244800 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hattiesburg
The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.
| Population | 45,806 |
| Coordinates | 31.3271200, -89.2903400 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Pine Street (-89.290316, 31.327101)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 314 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $26.05 | $52.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.30 | $58.60 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $31.82 | $63.64 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.26 | $74.51 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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