How far is Hattiesburg, MS from Pontotoc, MS?
The driving distance from Hattiesburg, MS to Pontotoc, MS is about 245.3 miles (394.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.5 miles (325.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 39m 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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hattiesburg and Pontotoc.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hattiesburg and Pontotoc.
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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
1044 ft · 29 sec · Old Highway 42
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Turn right onto Glendale Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Glendale Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Monroe Road
996 ft · 28 sec · Monroe Road
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Turn left onto Evelyn Gandy Parkway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Evelyn Gandy Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right
1719 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
77.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa
9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45 North: Macon
1383 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
65.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
53 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
16.2 mi · 19 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward US 278 West, MS 6 West: Pontotoc
1481 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto South Green Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Green Street
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Continue on Corridor V
11 mi · 14 min · Corridor V
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Continue on Pontotoc Parkway East
1.9 mi · 2 min · Pontotoc Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right
1584 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left
70 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Longview Road
2339 ft · 47 sec · Longview Road
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Continue on East Oxford Street
3.7 mi · 7 min · East Oxford Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1943 ft · 43 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Marion Street
17 m · 2 sec · East Marion Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Marion Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hattiesburg and Pontotoc.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
77.7 mi · 01h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving Hattiesburg and Sunny near Pontotoc.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hattiesburg to Pontotoc?
The road trip is about 245.3 miles (394.8 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?
Scooba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.8 miles from Hattiesburg and 122.5 miles from Pontotoc.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.5 miles (325.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.80 one way or $65.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hattiesburg and Sunny near Pontotoc.
Stop Ideas Near Scooba
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 Scooba.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hattiesburg and Pontotoc. Straight-line distance: 202.52 mi (325.92 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 Pontotoc
City in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 6,227 |
| Coordinates | 34.2478800, -88.9986700 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pontotoc (-88.99867, 34.24788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 395 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
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 | $32.80 | $65.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $36.88 | $73.77 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $40.05 | $80.11 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $46.89 | $93.79 |
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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