How far is Hattiesburg, MS from Sardis, MS?

The driving distance from Hattiesburg, MS to Sardis, MS is about 88.2 miles (142 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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
88.25 mi
02h 12m
Flight
69.12 mi
111.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.12 mi
Kilometers
111.23 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.25 mi
Kilometers
142.03 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sardis
Wed, Apr 15, 4:51 PM CDT
Return by in Hattiesburg
Wed, Apr 15, 7:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hattiesburg
2026-04-15T14:38
Arrive Sardis
Wed, Apr 15, 4:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:04 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
Prentiss
MS

Town of the United States

From Hattiesburg
44.1 mi
01h 06m
To Sardis
44.1 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 184: Downtown Collins

    1291 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    22 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    23.8 mi · 27 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 27: Monticello, Georgetown

    1551 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    11.1 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Mildred Little Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Mildred Little Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bobby Kennedy Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Bobby Kennedy Road

  20. 20

    Continue on King Road

    5.9 mi · 16 min · King Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Monticello Road

    5.1 mi · 12 min · Monticello Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monticello Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
25.6 mi · 29%
Old Highway 42
23.9 mi · 27%
King Road
5.93 mi · 7%
Monticello Road
5.13 mi · 6%
North Main Street
1.3 mi · 1%
Bobby Kennedy Road
1.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue straight

23.8 mi · 00h 27m

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
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
69.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prentiss
01h 06m from Hattiesburg
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Hattiesburg and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Sardis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.2 miles (142 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Prentiss is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Hattiesburg and 44.1 miles from Sardis.

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

The direct path is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.78 one way or $23.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Hattiesburg and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Sardis.

Stop Ideas Near Prentiss

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Prentiss, 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 Prentiss.

BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

52 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Brookhaven

55 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

58 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

63 mi away
308 Newman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hattiesburg and Sardis. Straight-line distance: 69.12 mi (111.23 km).

Hattiesburg

#1 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Sardis

Town of the United States

Population1,529
Coordinates31.8010000, -90.3242600
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Hattiesburg (-89.29034, 31.32712)
End: Sardis (-90.32426, 31.801)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.11 gal
11.79 L · about $11.78
Round trip
$23.56
6.22 gal · 23.58 L
Estimated CO2
27.6 kg one way
Round trip: 55.3 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.78 $23.56
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.25 $26.49
Premium $4.63 $14.38 $28.77
Diesel $5.42 $16.84 $33.68

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hattiesburg and Sardis. The current time is 14:38:30.

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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.