How far is Hattiesburg, MS from West Hattiesburg, MS?
The driving distance from Hattiesburg, MS to West Hattiesburg, MS is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Suburb city of Hattiesburg, located in Forrest County, Mississippi
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hattiesburg and West Hattiesburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hattiesburg and West Hattiesburg.
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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
1235 ft · 21 sec · Hardy Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hardy Street
16 m · 1 sec · Hardy Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Hardy Street
4.5 mi · 10 min · Hardy Street
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Turn left onto Weathersby Road
1214 ft · 35 sec · Weathersby Road
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Turn right onto North Lane
546 ft · 24 sec · North Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · McKenzie Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hattiesburg and West Hattiesburg.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Hardy Street
Exit the roundabout onto Hardy Street
4.52 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hattiesburg and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Fog near West Hattiesburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hattiesburg to West Hattiesburg?
The road trip is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km) and usually takes 00h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Petal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from Hattiesburg and 2.7 miles from West Hattiesburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5 miles (8.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.72 one way or $1.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hattiesburg and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Fog near West Hattiesburg.
Stop Ideas Near Petal
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 Petal.
Hattiesburg station
Hattiesburg, MS
Laurel station
Picayune
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hattiesburg and West Hattiesburg. Straight-line distance: 5.03 mi (8.1 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 West Hattiesburg
Census designated place
| Population | 5,909 |
| Coordinates | 31.3190600, -89.3750600 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Hattiesburg (-89.37506, 31.31906)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.72 | $1.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $0.81 | $1.62 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $0.88 | $1.76 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $1.03 | $2.06 |
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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