How far is Louisville, MS from Hattiesburg, MS?

The driving distance from Louisville, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is about 156.2 miles (251.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.9 miles (201 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
156.22 mi
02h 43m
Flight
124.9 mi
201 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.9 mi
Kilometers
201 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.22 mi
Kilometers
251.41 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hattiesburg
Sat, May 30, 10:33 PM CDT
Return by in Louisville
Sun, May 31, 1:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Louisville
2026-05-30T19:49
Arrive Hattiesburg
Sat, May 30, 10:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Louisville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Enterprise
MS

Town in Clarke County, Mississippi, United States

From Louisville
74.1 mi
01h 21m
To Hattiesburg
82.1 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
89°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on MS-14/West Main Street

    30 m · 9 sec · MS-14/West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Church Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Church Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    20.1 mi · 30 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Road 561

    1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road 561

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Pecan Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Pecan Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Main Street

    684 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Holland Avenue

    36.6 mi · 55 min · Holland Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Airport Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Airport Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Frontage Road

    907 ft · 15 sec · North Frontage Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left

    1120 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans

    67.8 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Moselle

    760 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Moselle

    36 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Moselle-Seminary Road

    2923 ft · 1 min · Moselle-Seminary Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    13.5 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Pine Street

    2092 ft · 50 sec · East Pine Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 59 South
67.8 mi · 43%
Holland Avenue
36.6 mi · 23%
South Church Avenue
2.5 mi · 2%
North Frontage Road
1.99 mi · 1%
Pecan Avenue
1.87 mi · 1%
County Road 561
1.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 59 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans

67.8 mi · 01h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
124.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Enterprise
01h 21m from Louisville
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Louisville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hattiesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 156.2 miles (251.4 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Enterprise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Louisville and 82.1 miles from Hattiesburg.

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

The direct path is about 124.9 miles (201 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.87 one way or $41.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Louisville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hattiesburg.

Stop Ideas Near Enterprise

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

25 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Laurel station

60 mi away
230 North Maple Street
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

101 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

104 mi away
308 Newman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Hattiesburg. Straight-line distance: 124.9 mi (201 km).

Louisville

#1 Louisville

City in Winston County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population5,926
Coordinates33.1237400, -89.0550600
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Hattiesburg

#2 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

Population45,806
Coordinates31.3271200, -89.2903400
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-89.055056, 33.123513)
End: East Pine Street (-89.290316, 31.327101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.51 gal
20.87 L · about $20.87
Round trip
$41.73
11.02 gal · 41.74 L
Estimated CO2
49 kg one way
Round trip: 97.9 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.87 $41.73
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.47 $46.93
Premium $4.63 $25.48 $50.97
Diesel $5.42 $29.84 $59.67

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Louisville and Hattiesburg. The current time is 19:49:03.

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.