How far is Fayette, MS from Hattiesburg, MS?

The driving distance from Fayette, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
121.68 mi
02h 19m
Flight
107.6 mi
173.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.6 mi
Kilometers
173.16 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.68 mi
Kilometers
195.83 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hattiesburg
Tue, May 12, 9:09 PM CDT
Return by in Fayette
Tue, May 12, 11:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayette
2026-05-12T18:50
Arrive Hattiesburg
Tue, May 12, 9:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayette
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
Monticello
MS

County seat of Lawrence County, Mississippi, USA

From Fayette
68.8 mi
01h 09m
To Hattiesburg
52.9 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Poindexter Street

    55 m · 10 sec · Poindexter Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    13.6 mi · 24 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    63.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    20.2 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    853 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 49 South: Hattiesburg

    1291 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    21.6 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Old Highway 42

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Highway 42

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Batson Street

    47 m · 9 sec · Batson Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    100 m · 26 sec

  17. 17

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

    30 m · 4 sec · East Pine Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
31.7 mi · 26%
US 49 South
24.7 mi · 20%
Old Highway 42
1.81 mi · 1%
North Main Street
1.24 mi · 1%
Poindexter Street
0.03 mi
Batson Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

63.1 mi · 01h 15m

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
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
107.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
01h 09m from Fayette
Leave By
1:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fayette and Sunny near Hattiesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Fayette and 52.9 miles from Hattiesburg.

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

The direct path is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 1:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.25 one way or $32.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fayette and Sunny near Hattiesburg.

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Monticello, 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 Monticello.

RAIL

Brookhaven

32 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

44 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

McComb

47 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

71 mi away
7297 US Highway 49

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayette and Hattiesburg. Straight-line distance: 107.6 mi (173.16 km).

Fayette

#1 Fayette

City in and county seat of Jefferson County, Mississippi

Population1,432
Coordinates31.7115500, -91.0606600
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Hattiesburg

#2 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

Population45,806
Coordinates31.3271200, -89.2903400
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Poindexter Street (-91.060784, 31.711332)
End: East Pine Street (-89.290316, 31.327101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.29 gal
16.25 L · about $16.25
Round trip
$32.49
8.58 gal · 32.5 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.25 $32.49
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.27 $36.54
Premium $4.63 $19.84 $39.68
Diesel $5.42 $23.23 $46.46

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayette and Hattiesburg. The current time is 18:50:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.