How far is Forest, MS from Hattiesburg, MS?
The driving distance from Forest, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is about 86 miles (138.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forest and Hattiesburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest and Hattiesburg.
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Start on North Banks Street
57 m · 9 sec · North Banks Street
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
1665 ft · 36 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Highway 35 South
22.6 mi · 34 min · Highway 35 South
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Continue on Mimosa Drive
13.9 mi · 21 min · Mimosa Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Oak Street
10 mi · 15 min · Oak Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
3008 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
30.7 mi · 37 min
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Continue straight
2294 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Old Highway 42
1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Highway 42
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Batson Street
47 m · 9 sec · Batson Street
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Turn right
100 m · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Pine Street
30 m · 4 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 Forest and Hattiesburg.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
30.7 mi · 00h 37m
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 leaving Forest 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 Forest to Hattiesburg?
The road trip is about 86 miles (138.4 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Mize is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Forest and 43.2 miles from Hattiesburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.51 one way or $23.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Forest and Partly Sunny near Hattiesburg.
Stop Ideas Near Mize
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 Mize.
Laurel station
Hattiesburg, MS
Hattiesburg station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest and Hattiesburg. Straight-line distance: 72.49 mi (116.66 km).
#1 Forest
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 5,483 |
| Coordinates | 32.3645900, -89.4742300 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| 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: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.51 | $23.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.95 | $25.89 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.06 | $28.12 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.46 | $32.92 |
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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