How far is Indianola, MS from Hattiesburg, MS?
The driving distance from Indianola, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is about 184.9 miles (297.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167 miles (268.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indianola and Hattiesburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianola and Hattiesburg.
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Start on Lee Street
23 m · 5 sec · Lee Street
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Turn right onto Alexander Avenue
29 m · 5 sec · Alexander Avenue
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Turn right onto Westside Avenue
1360 ft · 49 sec · Westside Avenue
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Drive
45.4 mi · 54 min · North Martin Luther King Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on US 49 South: Jackson
2791 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight right onto Jerry Clower Boulevard
38.8 mi · 48 min · Jerry Clower Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight right
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Meridian, Hattiesburg
106 m · 5 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Hattiesburg
2977 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South
80.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South
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Continue straight
2294 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Old Highway 42
1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Highway 42
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Batson Street
47 m · 9 sec · Batson Street
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Turn right
100 m · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Pine Street
30 m · 4 sec · East Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianola and Hattiesburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Highway 49 South
Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South
80.3 mi · 01h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Indianola and Sunny near Hattiesburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indianola to Hattiesburg?
The road trip is about 184.9 miles (297.5 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.9 miles from Indianola and 93 miles from Hattiesburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167 miles (268.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 10:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.69 one way or $49.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indianola and Sunny near Hattiesburg.
Stop Ideas Near Jackson
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 Jackson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indianola and Hattiesburg. Straight-line distance: 166.95 mi (268.68 km).
#1 Indianola
City in Mississippi
| Population | 8,855 |
| Coordinates | 33.4509500, -90.6550900 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hattiesburg
The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.
| Population | 45,806 |
| Coordinates | 31.3271200, -89.2903400 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Pine Street (-89.290316, 31.327101)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 297 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $24.69 | $49.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.77 | $55.54 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $30.15 | $60.31 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $35.31 | $70.61 |
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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