How far is Gautier, MS from Hattiesburg, MS?

The driving distance from Gautier, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is about 90.1 miles (145 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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
90.11 mi
01h 32m
Flight
76.49 mi
123.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.49 mi
Kilometers
123.1 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.11 mi
Kilometers
145.01 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hattiesburg
Thu, May 14, 2:41 PM CDT
Return by in Gautier
Thu, May 14, 4:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gautier
2026-05-14T13:08
Arrive Hattiesburg
Thu, May 14, 2:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gautier
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
Saucier
MS

Census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi

From Gautier
45 mi
00h 46m
To Hattiesburg
45 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    76 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Oak Street

    892 ft · 45 sec · Oak Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Gautier Vancleave Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Gautier Vancleave Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1247 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    13.9 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 110, MS 15, MS 67: Biloxi, Keesler Air Force Base

    843 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    969 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on MS 15, MS 67: MS 15, MS 67

    2203 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

    20.4 mi · 24 min · Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson

    2209 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    39.8 mi · 47 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Edwards Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Edwards Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto James Street

    142 m · 11 sec · James Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bay Street

    32 m · 3 sec · Bay Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Bay Street

    2749 ft · 1 min · Bay Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Buschman Street

    156 m · 16 sec · Buschman Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Mobile Street

    1205 ft · 1 min · Mobile Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Pine Street

    129 m · 18 sec · East Pine Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gautier 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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 49 North
42.6 mi · 47%
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
20.4 mi · 23%
Gautier Vancleave Road
17.1 mi · 19%
Edwards Street
2.77 mi · 3%
Bay Street
0.54 mi · 1%
MS 15
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

US 49 North

Merge slight left

39.8 mi · 00h 47m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
76.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saucier
00h 46m from Gautier
Leave By
3:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gautier and Sunny near Hattiesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.1 miles (145 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Saucier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Gautier and 45 miles from Hattiesburg.

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

The direct path is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.04 one way or $24.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saucier

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

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

BUS

Gulfport, MS

23 mi away
10015 US Highway 49
BUS

Biloxi, MS

35 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
RAIL

Picayune

54 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street
RAIL

Slidell

74 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gautier and Hattiesburg. Straight-line distance: 76.49 mi (123.1 km).

Gautier

#1 Gautier

City in Jackson County, Mississippi, USA

Population18,379
Coordinates30.3857500, -88.6116900
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Hattiesburg

#2 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

Population45,806
Coordinates31.3271200, -89.2903400
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.611678, 30.386016)
End: East Pine Street (-89.290316, 31.327101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.04 L · about $12.04
Round trip
$24.09
6.36 gal · 24.08 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.04 $24.09
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.54 $27.09
Premium $4.63 $14.71 $29.42
Diesel $5.42 $17.22 $34.44

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Gautier and Hattiesburg. The current time is 13:08:12.

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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.