How far is Hattiesburg, MS from Petal, MS?
The driving distance from Hattiesburg, MS to Petal, MS is about 3 miles (4.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.2 miles (3.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 13m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hattiesburg and Petal.
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Start on East Pine Street
8 m · 9 sec · East Pine Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
96 m · 21 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Front Street
2103 ft · 54 sec · East Front Street
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Turn left onto Bouie Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Bouie Street
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Keep slight right
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue on Highway 11
113 m · 10 sec · Highway 11
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Turn right onto West Central Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · West Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Morris Street
34 m · 3 sec · Morris Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Morris Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hattiesburg and Petal.
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.
Bouie Street
Keep slight right
0.87 mi · 00h 02m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hattiesburg to Petal?
The road trip is about 3 miles (4.8 km) and usually takes 00h 06m 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?
West Hattiesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.5 miles from Hattiesburg and 1.5 miles from Petal.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.2 miles (3.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 8:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.38 one way or $0.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near West Hattiesburg
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Hattiesburg.
Hattiesburg station
Hattiesburg, MS
Laurel station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hattiesburg and Petal. Straight-line distance: 2.24 mi (3.6 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 Petal
Suburb city of Hattiesburg, located in Forrest County, Mississippi
| Population | 10,692 |
| Coordinates | 31.3465600, -89.2600600 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: Petal (-89.26006, 31.34656)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 5 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.38 | $0.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $0.43 | $0.85 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $0.46 | $0.93 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $0.54 | $1.08 |
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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