How far is Hattiesburg, MS from Wesson, MS?
The driving distance from Hattiesburg, MS to Wesson, MS is about 93 miles (149.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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 02h 00m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hattiesburg and Wesson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hattiesburg and Wesson.
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Start on East Pine Street
8 m · 5 sec · East Pine Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Highway 42
1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Highway 42
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Turn slight right
615 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1077 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 184: Downtown Collins
1291 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left
22 m · 2 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
38.8 mi · 45 min
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Turn right onto Monticello Street Northeast
5 mi · 9 min · Monticello Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Schwem Avenue
681 ft · 16 sec · Schwem Avenue
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Turn left onto West Congress Street
528 ft · 11 sec · West Congress Street
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Continue on Union Church Road
1837 ft · 40 sec · Union Church Road
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Turn right
8.8 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto Spring Street
26 m · 4 sec · Spring Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hattiesburg and Wesson.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Main Street
Continue straight
38.7 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Sunny leaving Hattiesburg and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Wesson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hattiesburg to Wesson?
The road trip is about 93 miles (149.6 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Prentiss is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.5 miles from Hattiesburg and 46.5 miles from Wesson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 2:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.42 one way or $24.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hattiesburg and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Wesson.
Stop Ideas Near Prentiss
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 Prentiss.
Hattiesburg, MS
Brookhaven
Hazlehurst station
Hattiesburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hattiesburg and Wesson. Straight-line distance: 70.16 mi (112.91 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 Wesson
Human settlement in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 1,849 |
| Coordinates | 31.7012800, -90.3975900 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wesson (-90.39759, 31.70128)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.42 | $24.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.97 | $27.94 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $17.76 | $35.52 |
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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