How far is Hattiesburg, MS from Natchez, MS?
The driving distance from Hattiesburg, MS to Natchez, MS is about 144 miles (231.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.6 miles (202.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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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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 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat of Lawrence County, Mississippi, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hattiesburg and Natchez.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hattiesburg and Natchez.
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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 · 12 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
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
11.3 mi · 14 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
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit straight toward Devereaux Drive
1127 ft · 31 sec · Devereaux Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Devereaux Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Devereaux Drive
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Continue on St Catherine Street
1.3 km · 1 min · St Catherine Street
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Continue on St Catherine Street
90 m · 12 sec · St Catherine Street
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Turn left onto North Martin Luther King Jr Street
758 ft · 19 sec · North Martin Luther King Jr Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1108 ft · 33 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South Commerce Street
43 m · 8 sec · South Commerce Street
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Turn right onto Bracken Alley
106 m · 27 sec · Bracken Alley
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Turn right onto South Pearl Street
39 m · 6 sec · South Pearl Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Pearl Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hattiesburg and Natchez.
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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Natchez.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hattiesburg to Natchez?
The road trip is about 144 miles (231.8 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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 72 miles from Hattiesburg and 72.1 miles from Natchez.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.6 miles (202.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.24 one way or $38.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hattiesburg and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Natchez.
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.
Brookhaven
Hazlehurst station
McComb
Hattiesburg, MS
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hattiesburg and Natchez. Straight-line distance: 125.59 mi (202.11 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 Natchez
County seat of Adams County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 14,362 |
| Coordinates | 31.5601700, -91.4032900 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: Natchez (-91.40329, 31.56017)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $19.24 | $38.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.64 | $43.27 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.50 | $46.99 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $27.51 | $55.02 |
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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