How far is Union, MS from Hattiesburg, MS?

The driving distance from Union, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is about 39 miles (62.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
39.03 mi
00h 47m
Flight
30.71 mi
49.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.71 mi
Kilometers
49.43 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.03 mi
Kilometers
62.81 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hattiesburg
Tue, May 12, 7:51 PM CDT
Return by in Union
Tue, May 12, 8:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-05-12T19:04
Arrive Hattiesburg
Tue, May 12, 7:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union
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
Seminary
MS

Town in Mississippi, United States

From Union
20.8 mi
00h 23m
To Hattiesburg
18.3 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Union and Hattiesburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jones Chapel Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Jones Chapel Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    4 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 49 South: Hattiesburg

    1327 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    21.6 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Old Highway 42

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Highway 42

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Batson Street

    47 m · 9 sec · Batson Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    100 m · 26 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Pine Street

    30 m · 4 sec · East Pine Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Union and Hattiesburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 49 South
24.7 mi · 63%
Old Highway 42
1.81 mi · 5%
North Main Street
1.24 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.23 mi · 3%
Batson Street
0.03 mi
East Pine Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

US 49 South

Merge slight left

21.6 mi · 00h 26m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
30.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seminary
00h 23m from Union
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Union and Sunny near Hattiesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.8 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Seminary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Union and 18.3 miles from Hattiesburg.

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

The direct path is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Union and Sunny near Hattiesburg.

Stop Ideas Near Seminary

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

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

BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

22 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

33 mi away
308 Newman St.
RAIL

Laurel station

38 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Brookhaven

90 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Hattiesburg. Straight-line distance: 30.71 mi (49.43 km).

Union

#1 Union

County in Mississippi, United States

Population1,876
Coordinates31.7376600, -89.4903400
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Hattiesburg

#2 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

Population45,806
Coordinates31.3271200, -89.2903400
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Jones Chapel Road (-89.49025, 31.737646)
End: East Pine Street (-89.290316, 31.327101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.21 L · about $5.23
Round trip
$10.45
2.76 gal · 10.42 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.23 $10.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.88 $11.75
Premium $4.63 $6.38 $12.76
Diesel $5.42 $7.47 $14.95

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Union and Hattiesburg. The current time is 19:04:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.