How far is Hattiesburg, MS from Holly Springs, MS?

The driving distance from Hattiesburg, MS to Holly Springs, MS is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
47.47 mi
01h 11m
Flight
40.59 mi
65.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.59 mi
Kilometers
65.32 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.47 mi
Kilometers
76.4 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holly Springs
Sun, May 31, 4:36 AM CDT
Return by in Hattiesburg
Sun, May 31, 5:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hattiesburg
2026-05-31T03:24
Arrive Holly Springs
Sun, May 31, 4:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
Columbia
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Hattiesburg
23.7 mi
00h 35m
To Holly Springs
23.7 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
94°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hattiesburg and Holly Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on East Pine Street

    1050 ft · 49 sec · East Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    56 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Hardy Street

    1235 ft · 21 sec · Hardy Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hardy Street

    16 m · 1 sec · Hardy Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Hardy Street

    4.9 mi · 10 min · Hardy Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1971 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1353 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    24.2 mi · 30 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Old Morgantown Road

    2701 ft · 1 min · Old Morgantown Road

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Morgantown Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Morgantown Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Holly Springs Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Holly Springs Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holly Springs Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hardy Street
34.8 mi · 73%
Old Morgantown Road
7.44 mi · 16%
Morgantown Road
4.17 mi · 9%
Holly Springs Road
0.81 mi · 2%
East Pine Street
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

Hardy Street

Continue straight

24.2 mi · 00h 30m

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
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
00h 35m from Hattiesburg
Leave By
4:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hattiesburg and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Holly Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hattiesburg to Holly Springs?

The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Hattiesburg and 23.7 miles from Holly Springs.

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

The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.32 one way or $12.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hattiesburg and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Holly Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

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

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

BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

46 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

53 mi away
308 Newman St.
RAIL

McComb

58 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Brookhaven

68 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hattiesburg and Holly Springs. Straight-line distance: 40.59 mi (65.32 km).

Hattiesburg

#1 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

Population45,806
Coordinates31.3271200, -89.2903400
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Holly Springs

#2 Holly Springs

City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States

Population7,684
Coordinates31.3157300, -89.9778600
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Hattiesburg (-89.29034, 31.32712)
End: Holly Springs (-89.97786, 31.31573)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.34 L · about $6.32
Round trip
$12.65
3.34 gal · 12.68 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.32 $12.65
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.11 $14.23
Premium $4.63 $7.72 $15.45
Diesel $5.42 $9.04 $18.09

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Hattiesburg and Holly Springs. The current time is 03:24:36.

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.