How far is Hattiesburg, MS from Coldwater, MS?

The driving distance from Hattiesburg, MS to Coldwater, MS is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96 miles (154.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
116.27 mi
02h 48m
Flight
95.99 mi
154.48 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.99 mi
Kilometers
154.48 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.27 mi
Kilometers
187.12 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coldwater
Tue, May 12, 10:37 PM CDT
Return by in Hattiesburg
Wed, May 13, 1:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hattiesburg
2026-05-12T19:49
Arrive Coldwater
Tue, May 12, 10:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hattiesburg
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Louin
MS

Town in Jasper County, Mississippi, United States

From Hattiesburg
58.2 mi
01h 24m
To Coldwater
58 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1044 ft · 29 sec · Old Highway 42

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Glendale Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Glendale Avenue

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Monroe Road

    996 ft · 28 sec · Monroe Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Evelyn Gandy Parkway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Evelyn Gandy Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

    24.4 mi · 26 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward West US 84, North MS 15: 16th Avenue

    928 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    46 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South 16th Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South 16th Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 15 North

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 58 min · Highway 15 North

  13. 13

    Turn left

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1117 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 15 North
79.3 mi · 68%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
24.4 mi · 21%
Evelyn Gandy Parkway
2.25 mi · 2%
North Main Street
1.3 mi · 1%
Glendale Avenue
1.27 mi · 1%
South 16th Avenue
1.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 15 North

Continue on Highway 15 North

79.3 mi · 01h 58m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
96 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Louin
01h 24m from Hattiesburg
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hattiesburg and Sunny near Coldwater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Louin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from Hattiesburg and 58 miles from Coldwater.

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

The direct path is about 96 miles (154.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.53 one way or $31.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hattiesburg and Sunny near Coldwater.

Stop Ideas Near Louin

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

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

RAIL

Laurel station

44 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Union Station

62 mi away
1901 Front Street
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

76 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

83 mi away
308 Newman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hattiesburg and Coldwater. Straight-line distance: 95.99 mi (154.48 km).

Hattiesburg

#1 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Coldwater

Town of the United States

Population1,534
Coordinates32.7148600, -89.2142300
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: Hattiesburg (-89.29034, 31.32712)
End: Coldwater (-89.21423, 32.71486)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.1 gal
15.53 L · about $15.53
Round trip
$31.05
8.2 gal · 31.06 L
Estimated CO2
36.4 kg one way
Round trip: 72.9 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.53 $31.05
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.46 $34.92
Premium $4.63 $18.96 $37.93
Diesel $5.42 $22.20 $44.40

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Hattiesburg and Coldwater. The current time is 19:49:20.

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.