How far is Hattiesburg, MS from Bay Springs, MS?
The driving distance from Hattiesburg, MS to Bay Springs, MS is about 54.1 miles (87 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
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.
City in Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hattiesburg and Bay Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hattiesburg and Bay Springs.
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Start on East Pine Street
8 m · 5 sec · East Pine Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Highway 42
1044 ft · 29 sec · Old Highway 42
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Turn right onto Glendale Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Glendale Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Monroe Road
996 ft · 28 sec · Monroe Road
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Turn left onto Evelyn Gandy Parkway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Evelyn Gandy Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right
1719 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
24.4 mi · 26 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward West US 84, North MS 15: 16th Avenue
928 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
46 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto South 16th Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 16th Avenue
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Continue on Highway 15 North
22.9 mi · 34 min · Highway 15 North
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue
153 m · 16 sec · 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street
83 m · 12 sec · North 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hattiesburg and Bay Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
24.4 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Hattiesburg and Patchy Fog near Bay Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hattiesburg to Bay Springs?
The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Ellisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Hattiesburg and 27 miles from Bay Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45 miles (72.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.23 one way or $14.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Hattiesburg and Patchy Fog near Bay Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Ellisville
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 Ellisville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hattiesburg and Bay Springs. Straight-line distance: 45.04 mi (72.49 km).
#1 Hattiesburg
The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.
| Population | 45,806 |
| Coordinates | 31.3271200, -89.2903400 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bay Springs
City in Jasper County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 1,650 |
| Coordinates | 31.9790400, -89.2872800 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bay Springs (-89.28728, 31.97904)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.23 | $14.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.13 | $16.27 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.83 | $17.67 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.34 | $20.69 |
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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