How far is Vardaman, MS from Hattiesburg, MS?

The driving distance from Vardaman, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is about 228.2 miles (367.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.2 miles (283.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
228.2 mi
03h 43m
Flight
176.21 mi
283.58 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.21 mi
Kilometers
283.58 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.2 mi
Kilometers
367.26 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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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 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hattiesburg
Thu, Apr 23, 12:49 AM CDT
Return by in Vardaman
Thu, Apr 23, 4:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vardaman
2026-04-22T21:06
Arrive Hattiesburg
Thu, Apr 23, 12:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vardaman
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Scooba
MS

Town in Mississippi

From Vardaman
114 mi
01h 51m
To Hattiesburg
114.2 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Sweet Potato Avenue

    28.6 mi · 42 min · East Sweet Potato Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward US 45 Alternate South: West Point

    3079 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate

    43 mi · 53 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 45 Aiternate

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South, I 20 West: Meridian

    2689 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans

    67.8 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Moselle

    760 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Moselle

    36 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Moselle-Seminary Road

    2923 ft · 1 min · Moselle-Seminary Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    13.5 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Pine Street

    2092 ft · 50 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 Vardaman 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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 59 South
76.4 mi · 33%
US Highway 45 Aiternate
64.5 mi · 28%
US Highway 45 Alternate
43 mi · 19%
East Sweet Potato Avenue
28.6 mi · 13%
US 45 Alternate South
0.58 mi
Moselle-Seminary Road
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52 mi
176.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scooba
01h 51m from Vardaman
Leave By
9:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Vardaman and Partly Sunny near Hattiesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 228.2 miles (367.3 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Scooba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114 miles from Vardaman and 114.2 miles from Hattiesburg.

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

The direct path is about 176.2 miles (283.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 52 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 9:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.49 one way or $60.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Vardaman and Partly Sunny near Hattiesburg.

Stop Ideas Near Scooba

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

56 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

95 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

111 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vardaman and Hattiesburg. Straight-line distance: 176.21 mi (283.58 km).

Vardaman

#1 Vardaman

City in Calhoun County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population1,259
Coordinates33.8756700, -89.1772900
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Hattiesburg

#2 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

Population45,806
Coordinates31.3271200, -89.2903400
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: East Sweet Potato Avenue (-89.177282, 33.875622)
End: East Pine Street (-89.290316, 31.327101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 367 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.05 gal
30.48 L · about $30.49
Round trip
$60.97
16.1 gal · 60.96 L
Estimated CO2
71.5 kg one way
Round trip: 143.1 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.49 $60.97
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.28 $68.57
Premium $4.63 $37.23 $74.46
Diesel $5.42 $43.59 $87.18

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Vardaman and Hattiesburg. The current time is 21:06:05.

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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.