How far is Hattiesburg, MS from Laurel, MS?
The driving distance from Hattiesburg, MS to Laurel, MS is about 31 miles (49.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City in Mississippi, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hattiesburg and Laurel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hattiesburg and Laurel.
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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
22.8 mi · 24 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11: South Laurel
1086 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
66 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Ellisville Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Ellisville Boulevard
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Turn left onto Carroll Gartin Boulevard
115 m · 17 sec · Carroll Gartin Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Magnolia Street
155 m · 19 sec · North Magnolia Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
78 m · 7 sec · Central Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North 5th Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · North 5th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto North 5th Avenue
150 m · 17 sec · North 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Yates Avenue
48 m · 7 sec · Yates Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Yates Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hattiesburg and Laurel.
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.
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
22.8 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Hattiesburg and Sunny near Laurel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hattiesburg to Laurel?
The road trip is about 31 miles (49.9 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ellisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Hattiesburg and 15.5 miles from Laurel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27 miles (43.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.13 one way or $8.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hattiesburg and Sunny near Laurel.
Stop Ideas Near Ellisville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Laurel station
Hattiesburg, MS
Hattiesburg station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hattiesburg and Laurel. Straight-line distance: 27.04 mi (43.52 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 Laurel
City in Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 18,197 |
| Coordinates | 31.6940500, -89.1306100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laurel (-89.13061, 31.69405)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.90 | $11.80 |
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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