How far is Hattiesburg, MS from Diamondhead, MS?
The driving distance from Hattiesburg, MS to Diamondhead, MS is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
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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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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hattiesburg and Diamondhead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hattiesburg and Diamondhead.
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Start on East Pine Street
8 m · 9 sec · East Pine Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1495 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Bay Street
2459 ft · 1 min · Bay Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward James Street
46 m · 3 sec · James Street
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Exit the roundabout onto James Street
145 m · 14 sec · James Street
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Turn right onto Edwards Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · Edwards Street
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Turn left
1546 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight
57.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: New Orleans
2398 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
17 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Diamondhead
1375 ft · 33 sec
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Turn slight right
59 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Gex Drive
110 m · 10 sec · Gex Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gex Drive
32 m · 3 sec · Gex Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Gex Drive
2082 ft · 57 sec · Gex Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diamondhead Circle
138 m · 12 sec · Diamondhead Drive North
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Exit the rotary onto Diamondhead Drive North
1743 ft · 50 sec · Diamondhead Drive North
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Turn right onto Analii Street
1856 ft · 1 min · Analii Street
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Turn right onto Diamondhead Drive North
1.1 km · 2 min · Diamondhead Drive North
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Turn right
1214 ft · 55 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
116 m · 18 sec
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Turn right
42 m · 6 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 Diamondhead.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
57.7 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hattiesburg and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Diamondhead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hattiesburg to Diamondhead?
The road trip is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Wiggins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42 miles from Hattiesburg and 41.9 miles from Diamondhead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 2:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.21 one way or $22.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hattiesburg and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Diamondhead.
Stop Ideas Near Wiggins
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 Wiggins.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hattiesburg and Diamondhead. Straight-line distance: 64.57 mi (103.92 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 Diamondhead
City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 8,058 |
| Coordinates | 30.3946400, -89.3639400 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Diamondhead (-89.36394, 30.39464)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.21 | $22.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.61 | $25.21 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.69 | $27.38 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.03 | $32.06 |
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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