How far is Hattiesburg, MS from North Tunica, MS?
The driving distance from Hattiesburg, MS to North Tunica, MS is about 288.5 miles (464.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 241.5 miles (388.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 35m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Holmes County, Mississippi
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hattiesburg and North Tunica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hattiesburg and North Tunica.
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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
65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
862 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Jackson
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
169.8 mi · 3 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 4: Senatobia, Holly Springs
1065 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight onto Main Street
2679 ft · 54 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Old Highway 4
1.2 km · 1 min · Old Highway 4
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Continue straight
12.5 mi · 22 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
10 mi · 18 min
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Turn right
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Prichard Road
605 ft · 19 sec · Prichard Road
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Turn right onto Sears Avenue
146 m · 26 sec · Sears Avenue
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Turn left onto Gay Street
42 m · 6 sec · Gay Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gay Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hattiesburg and North Tunica.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Jackson
Merge slight left
170 mi · 03h 04m
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 leaving Hattiesburg and Patchy Fog near North Tunica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hattiesburg to North Tunica?
The road trip is about 288.5 miles (464.3 km) and usually takes 05h 47m 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?
Goodman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.5 miles from Hattiesburg and 144 miles from North Tunica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 241.5 miles (388.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 47 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 5:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.55 one way or $77.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hattiesburg and Patchy Fog near North Tunica.
Stop Ideas Near Goodman
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 Goodman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hattiesburg and North Tunica. Straight-line distance: 241.47 mi (388.61 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 North Tunica
Census-designated place in Tunica County, Mississippi
| Population | 1,035 |
| Coordinates | 34.7009300, -90.3781500 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Tunica (-90.37815, 34.70093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 464 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 35m |
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 | $38.55 | $77.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $43.36 | $86.71 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $47.08 | $94.16 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $55.12 | $110.25 |
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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