How far is Hattiesburg, MS from Carthage, MS?
The driving distance from Hattiesburg, MS to Carthage, MS is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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 03h 08m.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hattiesburg and Carthage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hattiesburg and Carthage.
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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
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 184: Downtown Collins
1291 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left
22 m · 2 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
98.3 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Keep slight left
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Highland Boulevard
1 mi · 3 min · Highland Boulevard
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Turn left onto Lower Woodville Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Lower Woodville Road
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Continue on Carthage Point Road
2.3 mi · 9 min · Carthage Point Road
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Turn slight right
14 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hattiesburg and Carthage.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Main Street
Continue straight
98.3 mi · 01h 55m
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.
Sunny leaving Hattiesburg and Sunny near Carthage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hattiesburg to Carthage?
The road trip is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Brookhaven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.3 miles from Hattiesburg and 74.4 miles from Carthage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 10:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.88 one way or $39.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hattiesburg and Sunny near Carthage.
Stop Ideas Near Brookhaven
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 Brookhaven.
Brookhaven
Hazlehurst station
McComb
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hattiesburg and Carthage. Straight-line distance: 127.83 mi (205.73 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 Carthage
Human settlement in Leake County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 4,725 |
| Coordinates | 31.5265600, -91.4459500 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carthage (-91.44595, 31.52656)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $19.88 | $39.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.36 | $44.72 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.28 | $48.56 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $28.43 | $56.86 |
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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