How far is Hattiesburg, MS from Morgantown, MS?
The driving distance from Hattiesburg, MS to Morgantown, MS is about 141.4 miles (227.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Lawrence County, Mississippi, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hattiesburg and Morgantown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hattiesburg and Morgantown.
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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
1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Highway 42
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Turn slight right
615 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1077 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 184: Downtown Collins
1291 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left
22 m · 2 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
98.3 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Keep slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
803 ft · 37 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Morgantown Road
2917 ft · 1 min · Morgantown Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Morgantown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hattiesburg and Morgantown.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Main Street
Continue straight
98.3 mi · 01h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Hattiesburg and Sunny near Morgantown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hattiesburg to Morgantown?
The road trip is about 141.4 miles (227.5 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Hattiesburg and 70.8 miles from Morgantown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.33 one way or $36.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hattiesburg and Sunny near Morgantown.
Stop Ideas Near Monticello
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 Monticello.
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Hattiesburg, MS
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hattiesburg and Morgantown. Straight-line distance: 122.44 mi (197.05 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 Morgantown
Morgantown is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.5726700, -91.3476100 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morgantown (-91.34761, 31.57267)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $3.67 | $18.33 | $36.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $20.72 | $41.44 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $22.73 | $45.46 |
| Diesel | $5.75 | $28.69 | $57.38 |
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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