How far is Hattiesburg, MS from Belzoni, MS?

The driving distance from Hattiesburg, MS to Belzoni, MS is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
161.74 mi
03h 22m
Flight
146.19 mi
235.27 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.19 mi
Kilometers
235.27 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.74 mi
Kilometers
260.3 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belzoni
Wed, Apr 15, 7:35 PM CDT
Return by in Hattiesburg
Wed, Apr 15, 10:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hattiesburg
2026-04-15T16:12
Arrive Belzoni
Wed, Apr 15, 7:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hattiesburg
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Florence
MS

Town in Mississippi, US

From Hattiesburg
81 mi
01h 41m
To Belzoni
80.8 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
86°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Pine Street

    8 m · 5 sec · East Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Highway 42

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Highway 42

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    615 ft · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1077 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 220 North, I 49 North: North Jackson, Yazoo City

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North: Yazoo City

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Medgar Evers Boulevard

    39.5 mi · 49 min · Medgar Evers Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg

    24 mi · 29 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    2300 ft · 58 sec · 1st Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Drive

    67 m · 4 sec · Martin Luther King Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Martin Luther King Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Highway 42
82.7 mi · 51%
Medgar Evers Boulevard
39.5 mi · 24%
US 49W North
24 mi · 15%
I 220 North
5.24 mi · 3%
Jackson
3.33 mi · 2%
I 20 West
2.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Old Highway 42

Continue straight

65.7 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
146.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florence
01h 41m from Hattiesburg
Leave By
10:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Hattiesburg and Mostly Sunny near Belzoni.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km) and usually takes 03h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from Hattiesburg and 80.8 miles from Belzoni.

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

The direct path is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.62 one way or $43.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Hattiesburg and Mostly Sunny near Belzoni.

Stop Ideas Near Florence

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

17 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

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

Brookhaven

70 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

72 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hattiesburg and Belzoni. Straight-line distance: 146.19 mi (235.27 km).

Hattiesburg

#1 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

Population45,806
Coordinates31.3271200, -89.2903400
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Belzoni

#2 Belzoni

City in Humphreys County, Mississippi, United States

Population1,889
Coordinates33.1842900, -90.4892600
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Hattiesburg (-89.29034, 31.32712)
End: Belzoni (-90.48926, 33.18429)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.71 gal
21.6 L · about $21.62
Round trip
$43.25
11.42 gal · 43.2 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.5 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.62 $43.25
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.32 $48.64
Premium $4.63 $26.41 $52.82
Diesel $5.42 $30.92 $61.84

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hattiesburg and Belzoni. The current time is 16:12:47.

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.