How far is Richton, MS from Hattiesburg, MS?
The driving distance from Richton, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.
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.
City in Mississippi
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richton and Hattiesburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richton and Hattiesburg.
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Start on the route
3.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Nissan Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Nissan Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
21.9 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South
80.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South
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Continue straight
2294 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Old Highway 42
1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Highway 42
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Batson Street
47 m · 9 sec · Batson Street
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Turn right
100 m · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Pine Street
30 m · 4 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 Richton 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.
Highway 49 South
Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South
80.3 mi · 01h 37m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Richton and 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 Richton to Hattiesburg?
The road trip is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Mendenhall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.9 miles from Richton and 58.8 miles from Hattiesburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 2:24 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.61 one way or $31.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Richton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hattiesburg.
Stop Ideas Near Mendenhall
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 Mendenhall.
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Hazlehurst station
Brookhaven
Laurel station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richton and Hattiesburg. Straight-line distance: 100.1 mi (161.09 km).
#1 Richton
Human settlement in Perry County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 992 |
| Coordinates | 32.5790300, -90.1495300 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| 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: East Pine Street (-89.290316, 31.327101)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $3.79 | $15.61 | $31.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.54 | $35.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.17 | $38.35 |
| Diesel | $5.85 | $24.08 | $48.16 |
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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