How far is Hattiesburg, MS from Gautier, MS?
The driving distance from Hattiesburg, MS to Gautier, MS is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hattiesburg and Gautier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hattiesburg and Gautier.
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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
42 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 67 South: D'Iberville, Biloxi
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
20.5 mi · 24 min · Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
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Continue straight
672 ft · 11 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Pascagoula, Mobile
1715 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10
1284 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
14.2 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Gautier, Vancleave
1224 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
152 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Gautier Vancleave Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Gautier Vancleave Road
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Turn left
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Oak Street
947 ft · 46 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right
76 m · 11 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 Gautier.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
42 mi · 00h 49m
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 Gautier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hattiesburg to Gautier?
The road trip is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Saucier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Hattiesburg and 45 miles from Gautier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.04 one way or $24.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hattiesburg and Sunny near Gautier.
Stop Ideas Near Saucier
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 Saucier.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hattiesburg and Gautier. Straight-line distance: 76.49 mi (123.1 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 Gautier
City in Jackson County, Mississippi, USA
| Population | 18,379 |
| Coordinates | 30.3857500, -88.6116900 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gautier (-88.61169, 30.38575)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.04 | $24.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.54 | $27.09 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.71 | $29.42 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $17.22 | $34.44 |
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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