How far is Diamondhead, MS from Hattiesburg, MS?
The driving distance from Diamondhead, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Diamondhead and Hattiesburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Diamondhead and Hattiesburg.
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Start on the route
42 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
116 m · 22 sec
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Turn left
1187 ft · 54 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Diamondhead Drive West
1 km · 2 min · Diamondhead Drive West
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Turn left onto Kino Street
799 ft · 37 sec · Kino Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kapalama Drive
1.2 mi · 4 min · Kapalama Drive
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Turn right onto Vic Faye Road
912 ft · 25 sec · Vic Faye Road
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Continue on Faye Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Faye Road
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Turn right onto Kiln Delisle Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Kiln Delisle Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1477 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg
1291 ft · 31 sec
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Continue straight
55.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Edwards Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · Edwards Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto James Street
142 m · 11 sec · James Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bay Street
32 m · 3 sec · Bay Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Bay Street
2749 ft · 1 min · Bay Street
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Turn right onto Buschman Street
156 m · 16 sec · Buschman Street
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Turn left onto Mobile Street
1205 ft · 1 min · Mobile Street
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Turn left onto East Pine Street
129 m · 18 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 Diamondhead 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.
US 49 North
Continue straight
55.7 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Diamondhead and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hattiesburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Diamondhead to Hattiesburg?
The road trip is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Wiggins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Diamondhead and 34.6 miles from Hattiesburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.15 one way or $20.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Diamondhead and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hattiesburg.
Stop Ideas Near Wiggins
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 Wiggins.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Diamondhead and Hattiesburg. Straight-line distance: 64.57 mi (103.92 km).
#1 Diamondhead
City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 8,058 |
| Coordinates | 30.3946400, -89.3639400 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $10.15 | $20.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.41 | $22.83 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.40 | $24.79 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $14.51 | $29.02 |
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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