How far is Hattiesburg, MS from Southaven, MS?

The driving distance from Hattiesburg, MS to Southaven, MS is about 285.5 miles (459.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.4 miles (412.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
285.51 mi
04h 21m
Flight
256.43 mi
412.69 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.43 mi
Kilometers
412.69 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
285.51 mi
Kilometers
459.48 km
Drive Time
04h 21m

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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 04h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southaven
Sat, May 30, 10:35 PM CDT
Return by in Hattiesburg
Sun, May 31, 2:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hattiesburg
2026-05-30T18:14
Arrive Southaven
Sat, May 30, 10:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hattiesburg
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Goodman
MS

Town in Holmes County, Mississippi

From Hattiesburg
142.7 mi
02h 10m
To Southaven
142.9 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph WSW
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 12 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    69.9 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    195.7 mi · 3 hr 32 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake

    1717 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Stateline Road West

    1871 ft · 54 sec · Stateline Road West

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Millbranch Road

    1285 ft · 37 sec · Millbranch Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Haleville Drive

    1096 ft · 54 sec · Haleville Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North

    653 ft · 29 sec · Five Oaks Drive North

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson
198 mi · 69%
Old Highway 42
82.7 mi · 29%
North Main Street
1.3 mi
Stateline Road West
0.35 mi
Millbranch Road
0.24 mi
Haleville Drive
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Jackson

Merge slight left

196 mi · 03h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.1 mi
256.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goodman
02h 10m from Hattiesburg
Leave By
8:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hattiesburg and Partly Sunny near Southaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 285.5 miles (459.5 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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 142.7 miles from Hattiesburg and 142.9 miles from Southaven.

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

The direct path is about 256.4 miles (412.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.17 one way or $76.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hattiesburg and Partly Sunny near Southaven.

Stop Ideas Near Goodman

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

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

RAIL

Yazoo City

49 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Greenwood

66 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Union Station

79 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

116 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hattiesburg and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 256.43 mi (412.69 km).

Hattiesburg

#1 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: East Pine Street (-89.290316, 31.327101)
End: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 459 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.08 gal
38.14 L · about $38.17
Round trip
$76.35
20.16 gal · 76.28 L
Estimated CO2
89.6 kg one way
Round trip: 179.2 kg / 395 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $38.17 $76.35
Mid-grade $4.26 $42.93 $85.86
Premium $4.63 $46.62 $93.24
Diesel $5.42 $54.58 $109.17

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Hattiesburg and Southaven. The current time is 18:14:25.

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.