How far is Hattiesburg, MS from Sumrall, MS?

The driving distance from Hattiesburg, MS to Sumrall, MS is about 18 miles (29 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.04 mi
00h 28m
Flight
16.12 mi
25.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.12 mi
Kilometers
25.94 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.04 mi
Kilometers
29.04 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sumrall
Sat, May 2, 12:49 PM CDT
Return by in Hattiesburg
Sat, May 2, 1:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hattiesburg
2026-05-02T12:20
Arrive Sumrall
Sat, May 2, 12:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hattiesburg
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Hattiesburg
MS

Census designated place

From Hattiesburg
9 mi
00h 14m
To Sumrall
9 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    7.9 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Poplar Street

    80 m · 17 sec · Poplar Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    111 m · 16 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Jackson Street

    124 m · 18 sec · Jackson Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Highway 42
6.33 mi · 35%
North Main Street
1.3 mi · 7%
Jackson Street
0.08 mi
Pennsylvania Avenue
0.07 mi
Poplar Street
0.05 mi
East Pine Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

7.95 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
16.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Hattiesburg
00h 14m from Hattiesburg
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hattiesburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sumrall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18 miles (29 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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 9 miles from Hattiesburg and 9 miles from Sumrall.

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

The direct path is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.42 one way or $4.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hattiesburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sumrall.

Stop Ideas Near West Hattiesburg

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

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

RAIL

Hattiesburg station

8 mi away
308 Newman St.
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

8 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Laurel station

48 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Picayune

93 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hattiesburg and Sumrall. Straight-line distance: 16.12 mi (25.94 km).

Hattiesburg

#1 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Sumrall

City in Lamar County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population1,926
Coordinates31.4173900, -89.5422900
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: Hattiesburg (-89.29034, 31.32712)
End: Sumrall (-89.54229, 31.41739)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.41 L · about $2.42
Round trip
$4.85
1.28 gal · 4.82 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.42 $4.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.73 $5.45
Premium $4.63 $2.96 $5.92
Diesel $5.42 $3.47 $6.93

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Hattiesburg and Sumrall. The current time is 12:20:23.

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.