How far is Macon, MS from Hattiesburg, MS?

The driving distance from Macon, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
146.79 mi
02h 19m
Flight
130.05 mi
209.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.05 mi
Kilometers
209.3 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.79 mi
Kilometers
236.24 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hattiesburg
Sat, May 2, 4:25 PM CDT
Return by in Macon
Sat, May 2, 6:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-05-02T14:06
Arrive Hattiesburg
Sat, May 2, 4:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Macon
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 Macon
73.8 mi
01h 09m
To Hattiesburg
73 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Adams Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Adams Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto US Highway 45

    51.7 mi · 59 min · US Highway 45

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South, I 20 West: Meridian

    2689 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

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

    67.8 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Moselle

    760 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Moselle

    36 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Moselle-Seminary Road

    2923 ft · 1 min · Moselle-Seminary Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    13.5 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Pine Street

    2092 ft · 50 sec · East Pine Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 59 South
76.4 mi · 52%
US Highway 45
55.6 mi · 38%
East Adams Street
0.79 mi · 1%
Moselle-Seminary Road
0.55 mi
East Pine Street
0.4 mi
Moselle
0.17 mi
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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
130.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Enterprise
01h 09m from Macon
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Macon and Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Macon to Hattiesburg?

The road trip is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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 73.8 miles from Macon and 73 miles from Hattiesburg.

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

The direct path is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.62 one way or $39.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Macon and Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Macon and Hattiesburg. Straight-line distance: 130.05 mi (209.3 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

City in Mississippi, United States of America

Population2,384
Coordinates33.1054000, -88.5608800
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Hattiesburg

#2 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

Population45,806
Coordinates31.3271200, -89.2903400
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: East Adams Street (-88.5609, 33.105286)
End: East Pine Street (-89.290316, 31.327101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.18 gal
19.61 L · about $19.62
Round trip
$39.23
10.36 gal · 39.22 L
Estimated CO2
46 kg one way
Round trip: 92.1 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.62 $39.23
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.06 $44.12
Premium $4.63 $23.96 $47.92
Diesel $5.42 $28.05 $56.10

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Macon and Hattiesburg. The current time is 14:06:13.

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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.