How far is Hattiesburg, MS from Lyman, MS?

The driving distance from Hattiesburg, MS to Lyman, MS is about 62 miles (99.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.96 mi
01h 20m
Flight
58.33 mi
93.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.33 mi
Kilometers
93.88 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.96 mi
Kilometers
99.72 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lyman
Tue, Nov 10, 4:23 AM CST
Return by in Hattiesburg
Tue, Nov 10, 5:43 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hattiesburg
2026-11-10T03:03
Arrive Lyman
Tue, Nov 10, 4:23 AM CST
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CST

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

Leave by
3:50 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hattiesburg
9:30 PM CST
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
Wiggins
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Hattiesburg
31.1 mi
00h 40m
To Lyman
30.9 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Pine Street

    8 m · 9 sec · East Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1495 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Bay Street

    2459 ft · 1 min · Bay Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward James Street

    46 m · 3 sec · James Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto James Street

    145 m · 14 sec · James Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Edwards Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Edwards Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1546 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    53.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lumpkin Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lumpkin Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Price Road

    2014 ft · 2 min · Price Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edwards Street
4.9 mi · 8%
Lumpkin Road
0.68 mi · 1%
Bay Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Price Road
0.38 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.28 mi
James Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

53.2 mi · 01h 02m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
58.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wiggins
00h 40m from Hattiesburg
Leave By
3:50 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hattiesburg and Mostly Sunny near Lyman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62 miles (99.7 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Wiggins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Hattiesburg and 30.9 miles from Lyman.

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

The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.04 one way or $16.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hattiesburg and Mostly Sunny near Lyman.

Stop Ideas Near Wiggins

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

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

BUS

Gulfport, MS

48 mi away
10015 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

54 mi away
308 Newman St.
BUS

Biloxi, MS

56 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
RAIL

Picayune

64 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hattiesburg and Lyman. Straight-line distance: 58.33 mi (93.88 km).

Hattiesburg

#1 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

Population45,806
Coordinates31.3271200, -89.2903400
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lyman

Lyman is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.4947400, -89.1256100
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Hattiesburg (-89.29034, 31.32712)
End: Lyman (-89.12561, 30.49474)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.28 L · about $8.04
Round trip
$16.09
4.38 gal · 16.56 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.67 $8.04 $16.09
Mid-grade $4.15 $9.09 $18.19
Premium $4.56 $9.98 $19.95
Diesel $5.75 $12.59 $25.18

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Hattiesburg and Lyman. The current time is 03:03:20.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.