How far is Hattiesburg, MS from Bruce, MS?

The driving distance from Hattiesburg, MS to Bruce, MS is about 239.9 miles (386.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.2 miles (296.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 47m 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
239.92 mi
04h 53m
Flight
184.16 mi
296.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.16 mi
Kilometers
296.38 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
239.92 mi
Kilometers
386.12 km
Drive Time
04h 53m

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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 04h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bruce
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 AM CDT
Return by in Hattiesburg
Thu, Apr 23, 6:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hattiesburg
2026-04-22T20:55
Arrive Bruce
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:12 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
Canton
MS

City in Madison County, Mississippi, USA

From Hattiesburg
120.1 mi
02h 26m
To Bruce
119.8 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    116.5 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 7 North: Coffeeville

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    75 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Depot Street

    1805 ft · 36 sec · Depot Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Depot Street

    2446 ft · 55 sec · Depot Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Oklahoma Street

    147 m · 12 sec · Oklahoma Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    17.2 mi · 30 min

  22. 22

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Turn left

    127 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Johnson Street

    129 m · 19 sec · West Johnson Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Johnson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson
118 mi · 49%
Old Highway 42
82.7 mi · 34%
MS 7 North
12.6 mi · 5%
Main Street
1.82 mi · 1%
North Main Street
1.3 mi · 1%
Depot Street
0.81 mi
Longest Stretch

Jackson

Merge slight left

117 mi · 02h 07m

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
04h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.7 mi
184.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
02h 26m from Hattiesburg
Leave By
7:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hattiesburg and Mostly Sunny near Bruce.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 239.9 miles (386.1 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.1 miles from Hattiesburg and 119.8 miles from Bruce.

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

The direct path is about 184.2 miles (296.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.7 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 7:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.08 one way or $64.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hattiesburg and Mostly Sunny near Bruce.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

44 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

85 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

90 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hattiesburg and Bruce. Straight-line distance: 184.16 mi (296.38 km).

Hattiesburg

#1 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Bruce

Town situated along the Skuna River in Calhoun County, Mississippi, USA

Population1,798
Coordinates33.9920600, -89.3489600
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Hattiesburg (-89.29034, 31.32712)
End: Bruce (-89.34896, 33.99206)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 386 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.47 gal
32.05 L · about $32.08
Round trip
$64.15
16.94 gal · 64.1 L
Estimated CO2
75.3 kg one way
Round trip: 150.5 kg / 332 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.08 $64.15
Mid-grade $4.26 $36.07 $72.15
Premium $4.63 $39.17 $78.35
Diesel $5.42 $45.87 $91.73

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hattiesburg and Bruce. The current time is 20:55:11.

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.