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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Madison County, Mississippi, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Highway 42
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Turn slight right
615 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1077 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
862 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Jackson
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
116.5 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 7 North: Coffeeville
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right
75 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Depot Street
1805 ft · 36 sec · Depot Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Depot Street
2446 ft · 55 sec · Depot Street
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Turn left onto Oklahoma Street
147 m · 12 sec · Oklahoma Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right
17.2 mi · 30 min
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Turn right
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
127 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto West Johnson Street
129 m · 19 sec · West Johnson Street
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Jackson
Merge slight left
117 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Canton.
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Hazlehurst station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hattiesburg and Bruce. Straight-line distance: 184.16 mi (296.38 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 Bruce
Town situated along the Skuna River in Calhoun County, Mississippi, USA
| Population | 1,798 |
| Coordinates | 33.9920600, -89.3489600 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bruce (-89.34896, 33.99206)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 386 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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