How far is Cleary, MS from Hattiesburg, MS?

The driving distance from Cleary, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is about 82.6 miles (133 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78 miles (125.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.65 mi
01h 31m
Flight
78.04 mi
125.6 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.04 mi
Kilometers
125.6 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.65 mi
Kilometers
133.02 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hattiesburg
Sun, Nov 8, 7:17 AM CST
Return by in Cleary
Sun, Nov 8, 8:48 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleary
2026-11-08T05:45
Arrive Hattiesburg
Sun, Nov 8, 7:17 AM CST
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:26 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleary
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Magee
MS

City in Simpson County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Cleary
40.9 mi
00h 45m
To Hattiesburg
41.8 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cleary and Hattiesburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cleary and Hattiesburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Cleary Road

    10 m · 8 sec · Cleary Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Florence Byram Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Florence Byram Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on MS 469

    2112 ft · 42 sec · MS 469

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Highway 49 South

    72 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Highway 49 South

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Old Highway 42

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Highway 42

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Batson Street

    47 m · 9 sec · Batson Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    100 m · 26 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Pine Street

    30 m · 4 sec · East Pine Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleary and Hattiesburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 49 South
74.8 mi · 90%
Old Highway 42
1.81 mi · 2%
West Main Street
1.74 mi · 2%
Florence Byram Road
1.65 mi · 2%
North Main Street
1.24 mi · 1%
MS 469
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

Highway 49 South

Turn right onto Highway 49 South

72 mi · 01h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
78 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Magee
00h 45m from Cleary
Leave By
3:26 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cleary and Mostly Sunny near Hattiesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cleary to Hattiesburg?

The road trip is about 82.6 miles (133 km) and usually takes 01h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Magee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Cleary and 41.8 miles from Hattiesburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 78 miles (125.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.84 one way or $21.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cleary and Mostly Sunny near Hattiesburg.

Stop Ideas Near Magee

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Magee, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Magee.

RAIL

Laurel station

61 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

62 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

63 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Union Station

64 mi away
300 W. Capital Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleary and Hattiesburg. Straight-line distance: 78.04 mi (125.6 km).

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#1 Cleary

Cleary is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.1654300, -90.1806400
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Hattiesburg

#2 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

Population45,806
Coordinates31.3271200, -89.2903400
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleary Road (-90.180501, 32.165363)
End: East Pine Street (-89.290316, 31.327101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.04 L · about $10.84
Round trip
$21.68
5.84 gal · 22.08 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $10.84 $21.68
Mid-grade $4.20 $12.26 $24.53
Premium $4.59 $13.40 $26.81
Diesel $5.78 $16.87 $33.74

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Mississippi · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleary and Hattiesburg. The current time is 05:45:12.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.