How far is Hattiesburg, MS from Walls, MS?

The driving distance from Hattiesburg, MS to Walls, MS is about 291.2 miles (468.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 255.8 miles (411.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 14m 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
291.17 mi
05h 37m
Flight
255.79 mi
411.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
255.79 mi
Kilometers
411.66 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.17 mi
Kilometers
468.6 km
Drive Time
05h 37m

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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 05h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walls
Thu, Apr 23, 10:19 AM CDT
Return by in Hattiesburg
Thu, Apr 23, 3:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hattiesburg
2026-04-23T04:42
Arrive Walls
Thu, Apr 23, 10:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:37 AM to 1:37 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
5:46 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
Durant
MS

City in Holmes County, Mississippi

From Hattiesburg
145.8 mi
02h 48m
To Walls
145.3 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    193.7 mi · 3 hr 30 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake, Olive Branch

    1582 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Memphis

    58 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Goodman Road West

    8.2 mi · 13 min · Goodman Road West

  18. 18

    Continue on Goodman Road West

    1537 ft · 36 sec · Goodman Road West

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2317 ft · 46 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    814 ft · 38 sec · 2nd Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Railroad Avenue

    715 ft · 27 sec · East Railroad Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on West Railroad Avenue

    52 m · 8 sec · West Railroad Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto McLemore Drive

    35 m · 5 sec · McLemore Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · McLemore Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson
195 mi · 67%
Old Highway 42
82.7 mi · 28%
Goodman Road West
8.53 mi · 3%
North Main Street
1.3 mi
Southaven
0.3 mi
2nd Street
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

Jackson

Merge slight left

194 mi · 03h 30m

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
05h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.4 mi
255.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Durant
02h 48m from Hattiesburg
Leave By
5:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hattiesburg and Sunny near Walls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 291.2 miles (468.6 km) and usually takes 05h 37m 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?

Durant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.8 miles from Hattiesburg and 145.3 miles from Walls.

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

The direct path is about 255.8 miles (411.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 5:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.89 one way or $77.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hattiesburg and Sunny near Walls.

Stop Ideas Near Durant

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

58 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Union Station

92 mi away
300 W. Capital Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hattiesburg and Walls. Straight-line distance: 255.79 mi (411.66 km).

Hattiesburg

#1 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Walls

Town in Mississippi

Population1,441
Coordinates34.9582400, -90.1525600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Hattiesburg (-89.29034, 31.32712)
End: Walls (-90.15256, 34.95824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 469 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.27 gal
38.89 L · about $38.89
Round trip
$77.78
20.54 gal · 77.78 L
Estimated CO2
91.3 kg one way
Round trip: 182.5 kg / 402 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $38.89 $77.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $43.74 $87.48
Premium $4.63 $47.50 $95.00
Diesel $5.42 $55.61 $111.22

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hattiesburg and Walls. The current time is 04:42:25.

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.