How far is Preston, MS from Hattiesburg, MS?
The driving distance from Preston, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Clarke County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Preston and Hattiesburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Preston and Hattiesburg.
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Start on Dekalb Road
7.6 mi · 13 min · Dekalb Road
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Continue on MS 397/JCT 16
3.4 mi · 6 min · MS 397/JCT 16
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Turn left onto MS 16/Watkins Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · MS 16/Watkins Road
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Continue on Main Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Church Street
28.6 mi · 43 min · Church Street
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Turn straight onto Dale Drive
1202 ft · 24 sec · Dale Drive
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn right
557 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on South I 59, West I 20: Jackson
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans
67.8 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Moselle
760 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Moselle
36 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Moselle-Seminary Road
2923 ft · 1 min · Moselle-Seminary Road
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Turn straight
13.5 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto East Pine Street
2092 ft · 50 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 Preston and Hattiesburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Preston and Mostly Sunny near Hattiesburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Preston to Hattiesburg?
The road trip is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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 66.3 miles from Preston and 66.2 miles from Hattiesburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.15 one way or $34.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny around Preston and Mostly Sunny near Hattiesburg.
Stop Ideas Near Enterprise
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 Enterprise.
Union Station
Laurel station
Hattiesburg, MS
Hattiesburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Preston and Hattiesburg. Straight-line distance: 110.82 mi (178.34 km).
#1 Preston
Preston is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.8826300, -88.8289400 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| 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: Hattiesburg (-89.29034, 31.32712)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $3.67 | $17.15 | $34.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $19.39 | $38.78 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $21.27 | $42.54 |
| Diesel | $5.75 | $26.85 | $53.70 |
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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