How far is Lucedale, MS from Hattiesburg, MS?

The driving distance from Lucedale, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
54.92 mi
00h 57m
Flight
49.87 mi
80.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.87 mi
Kilometers
80.26 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.92 mi
Kilometers
88.39 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hattiesburg
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 AM CDT
Return by in Lucedale
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lucedale
2026-04-22T23:46
Arrive Hattiesburg
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lucedale
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
Beaumont
MS

Town of the United States

From Lucedale
27.2 mi
00h 28m
To Hattiesburg
27.7 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Commerce Street

    55 m · 13 sec · Commerce Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    53 m · 7 sec · Summer Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    5 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    24.7 mi · 29 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    16.8 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto James Street

    6.7 mi · 12 min · James Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Williams Street

    1 km · 2 min · Williams Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto River Avenue

    902 ft · 23 sec · River Avenue

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Newman Street

    100 m · 11 sec · Newman Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Mobile Street

    946 ft · 46 sec · Mobile Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Pine Street

    129 m · 18 sec · East Pine Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lucedale 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
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
21.8 mi · 40%
James Street
6.67 mi · 12%
Williams Street
0.63 mi · 1%
Mobile Street
0.18 mi
River Avenue
0.17 mi
East Pine Street
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

24.7 mi · 00h 29m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
49.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beaumont
00h 28m from Lucedale
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lucedale and Partly Sunny near Hattiesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Beaumont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Lucedale and 27.7 miles from Hattiesburg.

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

The direct path is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lucedale and Partly Sunny near Hattiesburg.

Stop Ideas Near Beaumont

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

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

RAIL

Hattiesburg station

39 mi away
308 Newman St.
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

50 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Laurel station

61 mi away
230 North Maple Street
BUS

Gulfport, MS

84 mi away
10015 US Highway 49

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lucedale and Hattiesburg. Straight-line distance: 49.87 mi (80.26 km).

Lucedale

#1 Lucedale

City in George County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population3,120
Coordinates30.9251900, -88.5900200
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Hattiesburg

#2 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

Population45,806
Coordinates31.3271200, -89.2903400
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Commerce Street (-88.590021, 30.925287)
End: East Pine Street (-89.290316, 31.327101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.34 L · about $7.35
Round trip
$14.69
3.88 gal · 14.68 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.35 $14.69
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.26 $16.52
Premium $4.63 $8.97 $17.95
Diesel $5.42 $10.51 $21.01

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lucedale and Hattiesburg. The current time is 23:46:49.

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.