How far is Hattiesburg, MS from Friars Point, MS?

The driving distance from Hattiesburg, MS to Friars Point, MS is about 259.1 miles (417 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.4 miles (361.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
259.12 mi
05h 45m
Flight
224.38 mi
361.11 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.38 mi
Kilometers
361.11 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.12 mi
Kilometers
417.02 km
Drive Time
05h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Friars Point
Sat, Apr 18, 7:18 PM CDT
Return by in Hattiesburg
Sun, Apr 19, 1:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hattiesburg
2026-04-18T13:33
Arrive Friars Point
Sat, Apr 18, 7:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:46 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hattiesburg
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Yazoo City
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Hattiesburg
129.7 mi
02h 52m
To Friars Point
129.4 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hattiesburg and Friars Point.

  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

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Highway 42

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    615 ft · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1077 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 220 North, I 49 North: North Jackson, Yazoo City

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North: Yazoo City

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Medgar Evers Boulevard

    39.5 mi · 49 min · Medgar Evers Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg

    46.7 mi · 57 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Sunflower Avenue

    13.5 mi · 24 min · North Sunflower Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Highway 61

    43.9 mi · 55 min · South Highway 61

  24. 24

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Sherard Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Sherard Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Lee Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Lee Drive

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Stovall Road

    6.5 mi · 16 min · Stovall Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Mississippi Highway 1

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Mississippi Highway 1

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto Friars Point Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Friars Point Road

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Street

    75 m · 8 sec · South Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Sheriff Ridge Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Sheriff Ridge Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Washington Street

    125 m · 13 sec · Washington Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    154 m · 22 sec · 3rd Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
34 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Highway 42
82.7 mi · 32%
US 49W North
46.7 mi · 18%
South Highway 61
43.9 mi · 17%
Medgar Evers Boulevard
39.5 mi · 15%
North Sunflower Avenue
13.5 mi · 5%
Stovall Road
6.49 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Old Highway 42

Continue straight

65.7 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.7 mi
224.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yazoo City
02h 52m from Hattiesburg
Leave By
5:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hattiesburg and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Friars Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hattiesburg to Friars Point?

The road trip is about 259.1 miles (417 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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?

Yazoo City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.7 miles from Hattiesburg and 129.4 miles from Friars Point.

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

The direct path is about 224.4 miles (361.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 5:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.61 one way or $69.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hattiesburg and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Friars Point.

Stop Ideas Near Yazoo City

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

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

RAIL

Yazoo City

1 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Union Station

65 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

74 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Greenwood

77 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hattiesburg and Friars Point. Straight-line distance: 224.38 mi (361.11 km).

Hattiesburg

#1 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

Population45,806
Coordinates31.3271200, -89.2903400
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Friars Point

#2 Friars Point

City in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population990
Coordinates34.3708800, -90.6383400
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Hattiesburg (-89.29034, 31.32712)
End: Friars Point (-90.63834, 34.37088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 417 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.14 gal
34.61 L · about $34.61
Round trip
$69.23
18.28 gal · 69.22 L
Estimated CO2
81.2 kg one way
Round trip: 162.5 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $34.61 $69.23
Mid-grade $4.26 $38.93 $77.85
Premium $4.63 $42.27 $84.55
Diesel $5.42 $49.49 $98.99

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hattiesburg and Friars Point. The current time is 13:33:24.

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.