How far is Clinton, MS from Hattiesburg, MS?

The driving distance from Clinton, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.34 mi
01h 49m
Flight
92.62 mi
149.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.62 mi
Kilometers
149.05 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.34 mi
Kilometers
159.87 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hattiesburg
Wed, Apr 22, 9:12 PM CDT
Return by in Clinton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-04-22T19:23
Arrive Hattiesburg
Wed, Apr 22, 9:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
9:30 PM CDT
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 Clinton
49.6 mi
00h 54m
To Hattiesburg
49.7 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dunton Road

    1431 ft · 1 min · Dunton Road

  2. 2

    Continue on East Leake Street

    880 ft · 44 sec · East Leake Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Street

    583 ft · 31 sec · East Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    112 m · 18 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Clinton Parkway

    1953 ft · 43 sec · Clinton Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Springridge Road

    2563 ft · 55 sec · Springridge Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1271 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Meridian, Hattiesburg

    106 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Hattiesburg

    2977 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Old Highway 42

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Highway 42

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Batson Street

    47 m · 9 sec · Batson Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    100 m · 26 sec

  20. 20

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

    30 m · 4 sec · East Pine Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 49 South
83.1 mi · 84%
Springridge Road
10.6 mi · 11%
Old Highway 42
1.81 mi · 2%
North Main Street
1.24 mi · 1%
Richland
0.75 mi · 1%
Meridian
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 49 South

Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South

80.3 mi · 01h 37m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
92.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Magee
00h 54m from Clinton
Leave By
2:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Clinton and Partly Sunny near Hattiesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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 49.6 miles from Clinton and 49.7 miles from Hattiesburg.

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

The direct path is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.29 one way or $26.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Clinton and Partly 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 Clinton and Hattiesburg. Straight-line distance: 92.62 mi (149.05 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

Suburb city of Jackson, located in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States

Population23,873
Coordinates32.3415300, -90.3217600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Hattiesburg

#2 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

Population45,806
Coordinates31.3271200, -89.2903400
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Dunton Road (-90.32176, 32.341539)
End: East Pine Street (-89.290316, 31.327101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.27 L · about $13.29
Round trip
$26.58
7.02 gal · 26.54 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.29 $26.58
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.95 $29.90
Premium $4.63 $16.23 $32.47
Diesel $5.42 $19.01 $38.01

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton and Hattiesburg. The current time is 19:23:33.

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