How far is Hattiesburg, MS from Waveland, MS?
The driving distance from Hattiesburg, MS to Waveland, MS is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Pearl River County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hattiesburg and Waveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hattiesburg and Waveland.
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Start on East Pine Street
1050 ft · 49 sec · East Pine Street
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Turn slight right
56 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Hardy Street
635 ft · 16 sec · Hardy Street
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue
17 m · 2 sec · 1st Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Corinne Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Corinne Street
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Turn slight right onto Broadway Drive
4.7 mi · 8 min · Broadway Drive
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Take the ramp slight left
802 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
33.2 mi · 36 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 53: Poplarville, Necaise
985 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
15.7 mi · 23 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
25 mi · 37 min
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Continue on Nicholson Avenue
1203 ft · 35 sec · Nicholson Avenue
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Turn right onto McLaurin Street
2422 ft · 1 min · McLaurin Street
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Turn right onto Saint Anthony Street
25 m · 9 sec · Saint Anthony Street
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Turn left onto Saint Joseph Street
3140 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street
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Turn left onto Coleman Avenue
596 ft · 16 sec · Coleman Avenue
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
121 m · 11 sec · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hattiesburg and Waveland.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
33.2 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hattiesburg and Mostly Sunny near Waveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hattiesburg to Waveland?
The road trip is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Poplarville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Hattiesburg and 40.7 miles from Waveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 2:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.91 one way or $21.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hattiesburg and Mostly Sunny near Waveland.
Stop Ideas Near Poplarville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Poplarville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hattiesburg and Waveland. Straight-line distance: 72.05 mi (115.96 km).
#1 Hattiesburg
The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.
| Population | 45,806 |
| Coordinates | 31.3271200, -89.2903400 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waveland
City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 6,315 |
| Coordinates | 30.2868600, -89.3761600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waveland (-89.37616, 30.28686)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $10.91 | $21.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.27 | $24.53 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.32 | $26.64 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.60 | $31.19 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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