How far is Hattiesburg, MS from Raleigh, MS?

The driving distance from Hattiesburg, MS to Raleigh, MS is about 60.9 miles (98 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.91 mi
01h 24m
Flight
50.67 mi
81.55 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.67 mi
Kilometers
81.55 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.91 mi
Kilometers
98.02 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raleigh
Tue, May 12, 9:54 PM CDT
Return by in Hattiesburg
Tue, May 12, 11:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hattiesburg
2026-05-12T20:29
Arrive Raleigh
Tue, May 12, 9:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hattiesburg
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Collins
MS

City in Covington County, Mississippi, United States

From Hattiesburg
30.5 mi
00h 42m
To Raleigh
30.4 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hattiesburg and Raleigh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hattiesburg and Raleigh.

  1. 1

    Start on East Pine Street

    8 m · 5 sec · East Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Highway 42

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Highway 42

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    615 ft · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1077 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    16.2 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2903 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    10 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    12.4 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Sylvarena Avenue

    52 m · 5 sec · Sylvarena Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sylvarena Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hattiesburg and Raleigh.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Highway 42
33 mi · 54%
North Main Street
1.3 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.55 mi · 1%
Sylvarena Avenue
0.03 mi
East Pine Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Old Highway 42

Continue straight

16.2 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
50.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Collins
00h 42m from Hattiesburg
Leave By
3:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hattiesburg and Cloudy near Raleigh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hattiesburg to Raleigh?

The road trip is about 60.9 miles (98 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Collins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.5 miles from Hattiesburg and 30.4 miles from Raleigh.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.14 one way or $16.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hattiesburg and Cloudy near Raleigh.

Stop Ideas Near Collins

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Collins, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Collins.

BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

33 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Laurel station

41 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

44 mi away
308 Newman St.
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

83 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hattiesburg and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 50.67 mi (81.55 km).

Hattiesburg

#1 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

Population45,806
Coordinates31.3271200, -89.2903400
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Raleigh

#2 Raleigh

Town in Mississippi

Population1,390
Coordinates32.0334900, -89.5222900
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Start: Hattiesburg (-89.29034, 31.32712)
End: Raleigh (-89.52229, 32.03349)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.14 L · about $8.14
Round trip
$16.28
4.3 gal · 16.28 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.14 $16.28
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.16 $18.31
Premium $4.63 $9.94 $19.89
Diesel $5.42 $11.64 $23.28

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Mississippi · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Hattiesburg and Raleigh. The current time is 20:29:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.