How far is Hattiesburg, MS from Goodman, MS?

The driving distance from Hattiesburg, MS to Goodman, MS is about 142.7 miles (229.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
142.65 mi
02h 54m
Flight
119.21 mi
191.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.21 mi
Kilometers
191.85 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.65 mi
Kilometers
229.58 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goodman
Tue, May 12, 8:35 PM CDT
Return by in Hattiesburg
Tue, May 12, 11:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hattiesburg
2026-05-12T17:41
Arrive Goodman
Tue, May 12, 8:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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
Braxton
MS

Human settlement in Simpson County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Hattiesburg
71.4 mi
01h 27m
To Goodman
71.3 mi
01h 27m

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
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    51.6 mi · 57 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 14: Ebenezer, Goodman

    1700 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    103 m · 15 sec · Pine Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Highway 42
82.7 mi · 58%
Jackson
53.2 mi · 37%
Main Street
2.89 mi · 2%
North Main Street
1.3 mi · 1%
MS 14
0.32 mi
Pine Street
0.06 mi
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 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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
119.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Braxton
01h 27m from Hattiesburg
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hattiesburg and Sunny near Goodman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.7 miles (229.6 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Braxton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.4 miles from Hattiesburg and 71.3 miles from Goodman.

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

The direct path is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.09 one way or $38.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Braxton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

44 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Brookhaven

67 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Laurel station

88 mi away
230 North Maple Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hattiesburg and Goodman. Straight-line distance: 119.21 mi (191.85 km).

Hattiesburg

#1 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Goodman

Town in Holmes County, Mississippi

Population1,152
Coordinates32.9701300, -89.9123100
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: Hattiesburg (-89.29034, 31.32712)
End: Goodman (-89.91231, 32.97013)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.06 L · about $19.09
Round trip
$38.17
10.08 gal · 38.12 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.09 $38.17
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.47 $42.93
Premium $4.63 $23.31 $46.62
Diesel $5.42 $27.29 $54.58

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Hattiesburg and Goodman. The current time is 17:41:20.

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.