How far is Hattiesburg, MS from Vancleave, MS?

The driving distance from Hattiesburg, MS to Vancleave, MS is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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
88.13 mi
01h 50m
Flight
65.05 mi
104.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.05 mi
Kilometers
104.68 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.13 mi
Kilometers
141.83 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vancleave
Sat, May 2, 1:38 PM CDT
Return by in Hattiesburg
Sat, May 2, 3:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hattiesburg
2026-05-02T11:47
Arrive Vancleave
Sat, May 2, 1:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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
Saucier
MS

Census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi

From Hattiesburg
44.1 mi
00h 55m
To Vancleave
44 mi
00h 55m

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
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Pine Street

    8 m · 9 sec · East Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1495 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Bay Street

    2459 ft · 1 min · Bay Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward James Street

    46 m · 3 sec · James Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto James Street

    145 m · 14 sec · James Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Edwards Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Edwards Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1546 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    42 mi · 49 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 67 South: D'Iberville, Biloxi

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

    20.5 mi · 24 min · Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    672 ft · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Pascagoula, Mobile

    1715 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10

    1284 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 57: Vancleave, Gautier, Ocean Springs

    1306 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    28 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
20.6 mi · 23%
I 10
10.6 mi · 12%
Edwards Street
4.9 mi · 6%
MS 67 South
0.75 mi · 1%
Bay Street
0.47 mi · 1%
I 10 East
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

42 mi · 00h 49m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
65.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saucier
00h 55m from Hattiesburg
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Saucier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Hattiesburg and 44 miles from Vancleave.

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

The direct path is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 2:50 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 Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hattiesburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Vancleave.

Stop Ideas Near Saucier

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

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

BUS

Gulfport, MS

23 mi away
10015 US Highway 49
BUS

Biloxi, MS

35 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
RAIL

Picayune

54 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street
RAIL

Slidell

74 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hattiesburg and Vancleave. Straight-line distance: 65.05 mi (104.68 km).

Hattiesburg

#1 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Vancleave

Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi

Population5,886
Coordinates30.5404700, -88.6875200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Hattiesburg (-89.29034, 31.32712)
End: Vancleave (-88.68752, 30.54047)

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 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.11 gal
11.77 L · about $11.78
Round trip
$23.56
6.22 gal · 23.54 L
Estimated CO2
27.6 kg one way
Round trip: 55.3 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Hattiesburg and Vancleave. The current time is 11:47:54.

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.