How far is Tchula, MS from Hattiesburg, MS?
The driving distance from Tchula, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.3 miles (224.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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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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 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Mississippi, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tchula and Hattiesburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tchula and Hattiesburg.
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Start on the route
13 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
36 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
562 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Drive
1083 ft · 18 sec · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 16 min
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Turn slight right
149 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Yazoo Street
2376 ft · 42 sec · Yazoo Street
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Continue on MS 17
12.7 mi · 19 min · MS 17
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Take the ramp right
1661 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
48.8 mi · 54 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 Tchula and Hattiesburg.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Tchula 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 Tchula to Hattiesburg?
The road trip is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.9 miles from Tchula and 81.8 miles from Hattiesburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.3 miles (224.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 12:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.74 one way or $43.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tchula and Mostly Sunny near Hattiesburg.
Stop Ideas Near Florence
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 Florence.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tchula and Hattiesburg. Straight-line distance: 139.32 mi (224.21 km).
#1 Tchula
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,905 |
| Coordinates | 33.1829000, -90.2228600 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| 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: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $21.74 | $43.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.45 | $48.89 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.55 | $53.10 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $31.08 | $62.16 |
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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