How far is Quitman, MS from Hattiesburg, MS?

The driving distance from Quitman, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
72.38 mi
01h 15m
Flight
59.33 mi
95.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.33 mi
Kilometers
95.48 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.38 mi
Kilometers
116.48 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hattiesburg
Mon, May 4, 6:10 PM CDT
Return by in Quitman
Mon, May 4, 7:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quitman
2026-05-04T16:54
Arrive Hattiesburg
Mon, May 4, 6:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Quitman
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
Sandersville
MS

Human settlement in Jones County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Quitman
36.2 mi
00h 37m
To Hattiesburg
36.2 mi
00h 37m

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
0 to 5 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 Quitman and Hattiesburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Archusa Avenue

    791 ft · 19 sec · South Archusa Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Depot Street

    545 ft · 11 sec · West Depot Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on West Donald Street

    7.7 mi · 14 min · West Donald Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1380 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    45.3 mi · 49 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Moselle

    760 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Moselle

    36 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Moselle-Seminary Road

    2923 ft · 1 min · Moselle-Seminary Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    13.5 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Pine Street

    2092 ft · 50 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 Quitman 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Donald Street
53.2 mi · 73%
Moselle-Seminary Road
0.55 mi · 1%
East Pine Street
0.4 mi · 1%
Moselle
0.17 mi
South Archusa Avenue
0.15 mi
West Depot Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

West Donald Street

Merge slight left

45.3 mi · 00h 49m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
59.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandersville
00h 37m from Quitman
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Quitman and Sunny near Hattiesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Sandersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Quitman and 36.2 miles from Hattiesburg.

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

The direct path is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.66 one way or $19.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sandersville

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

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

RAIL

Laurel station

14 mi away
230 North Maple Street
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

55 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

56 mi away
308 Newman St.
RAIL

Union Station

72 mi away
1901 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quitman and Hattiesburg. Straight-line distance: 59.33 mi (95.48 km).

Quitman

#1 Quitman

Human settlement in Clarke County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population2,041
Coordinates32.0401500, -88.7281000
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Hattiesburg

#2 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

Population45,806
Coordinates31.3271200, -89.2903400
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: South Archusa Avenue (-88.728078, 32.04015)
End: East Pine Street (-89.290316, 31.327101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.67 L · about $9.66
Round trip
$19.31
5.1 gal · 19.34 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.66 $19.31
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.86 $21.72
Premium $4.63 $11.79 $23.59
Diesel $5.42 $13.81 $27.62

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Quitman and Hattiesburg. The current time is 16:54:58.

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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.