How far is Ripley, MS from Hattiesburg, MS?
The driving distance from Ripley, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is about 278.4 miles (448.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 235.9 miles (379.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 20m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Noxubee County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ripley and Hattiesburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ripley and Hattiesburg.
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Start on West Walnut Street
139 m · 22 sec · West Walnut Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2322 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto City Avenue South
20.2 mi · 30 min · City Avenue South
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Take the ramp left toward I-22 East, US 78 East: Tupelo
1144 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
21.8 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45:south: Tupelo
2228 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
54.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate
60.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 45 Aiternate
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Keep slight right
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South, I 20 West: Meridian
2689 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 8 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 · 4 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 · 46 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 Ripley 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 longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Ripley 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 Ripley to Hattiesburg?
The road trip is about 278.4 miles (448.1 km) and usually takes 04h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shuqualak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.5 miles from Ripley and 140.9 miles from Hattiesburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 235.9 miles (379.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.19 one way or $74.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ripley and Mostly Sunny near Hattiesburg.
Stop Ideas Near Shuqualak
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 Shuqualak.
Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ripley and Hattiesburg. Straight-line distance: 235.93 mi (379.69 km).
#1 Ripley
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 5,189 |
| Coordinates | 34.7298200, -88.9506200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| 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: 448 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
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 | $37.19 | $74.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $41.82 | $83.65 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $45.42 | $90.84 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $53.18 | $106.35 |
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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