How far is Hattiesburg, MS from Union, MS?

The driving distance from Hattiesburg, MS to Union, MS is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.31 mi
00h 56m
Flight
30.71 mi
49.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.71 mi
Kilometers
49.43 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.31 mi
Kilometers
66.48 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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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 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Tue, May 12, 8:35 PM CDT
Return by in Hattiesburg
Tue, May 12, 9:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hattiesburg
2026-05-12T19:38
Arrive Union
Tue, May 12, 8:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Seminary
MS

Town in Mississippi, United States

From Hattiesburg
20.7 mi
00h 28m
To Union
20.6 mi
00h 28m

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
61°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1415 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Jones Chapel Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Jones Chapel Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jones Chapel Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Highway 42
23.9 mi · 58%
North Main Street
1.3 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.04 mi · 3%
MS 184
0.27 mi · 1%
Jones Chapel Road
0.02 mi
East Pine Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Old Highway 42

Continue straight

7.11 mi · 00h 09m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
30.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seminary
00h 28m from Hattiesburg
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hattiesburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Union.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Seminary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.7 miles from Hattiesburg and 20.6 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.53 one way or $11.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hattiesburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Union.

Stop Ideas Near Seminary

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

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

BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

22 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

33 mi away
308 Newman St.
RAIL

Laurel station

38 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Brookhaven

90 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hattiesburg and Union. Straight-line distance: 30.71 mi (49.43 km).

Hattiesburg

#1 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Union

County in Mississippi, United States

Population1,876
Coordinates31.7376600, -89.4903400
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Hattiesburg (-89.29034, 31.32712)
End: Union (-89.49034, 31.73766)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.52 L · about $5.53
Round trip
$11.06
2.92 gal · 11.04 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.53 $11.06
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.22 $12.44
Premium $4.63 $6.75 $13.50
Diesel $5.42 $7.91 $15.81

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 Union. The current time is 19:38:10.

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.