How far is Hattiesburg, MS from Iuka, MS?
The driving distance from Hattiesburg, MS to Iuka, MS is about 294 miles (473.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 249 miles (400.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 41m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hattiesburg and Iuka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hattiesburg and Iuka.
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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
1044 ft · 29 sec · Old Highway 42
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Turn right onto Glendale Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Glendale Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Monroe Road
996 ft · 28 sec · Monroe Road
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Turn left onto Evelyn Gandy Parkway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Evelyn Gandy Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right
1719 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
77.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa
9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45 North: Macon
1383 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
65.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
53 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
3.3 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
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Keep slight right
25.8 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 30 East: South Booneville, Tishomingo
7 mi · 10 min
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Turn left
11.6 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto Highway 365
8.3 mi · 11 min · Highway 365
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Take the ramp left
1021 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 25: Iuka, Fulton
1548 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MS 25 North: Iuka
98 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Drive
2227 ft · 35 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Turn right onto Battleground Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Battleground Drive
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Turn right onto West Quitman Street
1988 ft · 45 sec · West Quitman Street
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Turn left onto South Pearl Street
1036 ft · 48 sec · South Pearl Street
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Turn right onto West Eastport Street
144 m · 21 sec · West Eastport Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Eastport Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hattiesburg and Iuka.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
77.7 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hattiesburg and Chance Rain Showers near Iuka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hattiesburg to Iuka?
The road trip is about 294 miles (473.1 km) and usually takes 05h 50m 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?
Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.2 miles from Hattiesburg and 146.8 miles from Iuka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 249 miles (400.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 5:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.27 one way or $78.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hattiesburg and Chance Rain Showers near Iuka.
Stop Ideas Near Macon
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 Macon.
Union Station
Tuscaloosa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hattiesburg and Iuka. Straight-line distance: 249.05 mi (400.8 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 Iuka
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 2,928 |
| Coordinates | 34.8117600, -88.1900400 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Iuka (-88.19004, 34.81176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 473 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
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 | $39.27 | $78.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $44.17 | $88.33 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $47.96 | $95.92 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $56.15 | $112.31 |
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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