How far is Morton, MS from Hattiesburg, MS?

The driving distance from Morton, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.09 mi
01h 43m
Flight
74.09 mi
119.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.09 mi
Kilometers
119.23 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.09 mi
Kilometers
148.21 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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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 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hattiesburg
Tue, May 5, 1:28 AM CDT
Return by in Morton
Tue, May 5, 3:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morton
2026-05-04T23:44
Arrive Hattiesburg
Tue, May 5, 1:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morton
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
Magee
MS

City in Simpson County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Morton
45.6 mi
00h 51m
To Hattiesburg
46.5 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Morris Tullos Drive

    132 m · 13 sec · Morris Tullos Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1 mi · 1 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    31.4 mi · 47 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp sharp left

    824 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    52.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Old Highway 42

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Highway 42

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Batson Street

    47 m · 9 sec · Batson Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    100 m · 26 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Pine Street

    30 m · 4 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 Morton 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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morris Tullos Drive
55.6 mi · 60%
Old Highway 42
1.81 mi · 2%
North Main Street
1.24 mi · 1%
Batson Street
0.03 mi
East Pine Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Morris Tullos Drive

Merge slight left

52.5 mi · 01h 03m

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
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
74.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Magee
00h 51m from Morton
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Morton and Sunny near Hattiesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Magee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.6 miles from Morton and 46.5 miles from Hattiesburg.

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

The direct path is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.31 one way or $24.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morton and Sunny near Hattiesburg.

Stop Ideas Near Magee

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

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

RAIL

Laurel station

61 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

62 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

63 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Union Station

64 mi away
300 W. Capital Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morton and Hattiesburg. Straight-line distance: 74.09 mi (119.23 km).

Morton

#1 Morton

City in Scott County, Mississippi, USA

Population3,522
Coordinates32.3537600, -89.6545200
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Hattiesburg

#2 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

Population45,806
Coordinates31.3271200, -89.2903400
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Morris Tullos Drive (-89.654075, 32.353546)
End: East Pine Street (-89.290316, 31.327101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.3 L · about $12.31
Round trip
$24.62
6.5 gal · 24.6 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.31 $24.62
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.84 $27.68
Premium $4.63 $15.03 $30.06
Diesel $5.42 $17.60 $35.20

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Morton and Hattiesburg. The current time is 23:44:57.

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.