How far is Hattiesburg, MS from Fayette, MS?
The driving distance from Hattiesburg, MS to Fayette, MS is about 137.8 miles (221.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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 02h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat of Lawrence County, Mississippi, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hattiesburg and Fayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hattiesburg and Fayette.
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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
83.3 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Turn right onto Highway 33
13.6 mi · 24 min · Highway 33
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Poindexter Street
55 m · 5 sec · Poindexter Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Poindexter Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hattiesburg and Fayette.
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
83.3 mi · 01h 38m
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.
Sunny leaving Hattiesburg and Sunny near Fayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hattiesburg to Fayette?
The road trip is about 137.8 miles (221.8 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.9 miles from Hattiesburg and 69 miles from Fayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 12:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.40 one way or $36.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hattiesburg and Sunny near Fayette.
Stop Ideas Near Monticello
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 Monticello.
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Hazlehurst station
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Hattiesburg, MS
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hattiesburg and Fayette. Straight-line distance: 107.6 mi (173.16 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 Fayette
City in and county seat of Jefferson County, Mississippi
| Population | 1,432 |
| Coordinates | 31.7115500, -91.0606600 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fayette (-91.06066, 31.71155)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $18.40 | $36.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.70 | $41.40 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.48 | $44.96 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.32 | $52.63 |
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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