How far is Waveland, MS from Hattiesburg, MS?

The driving distance from Waveland, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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
81.83 mi
01h 31m
Flight
72.05 mi
115.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.05 mi
Kilometers
115.96 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.83 mi
Kilometers
131.69 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hattiesburg
Sun, May 31, 4:53 AM CDT
Return by in Waveland
Sun, May 31, 6:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waveland
2026-05-31T03:22
Arrive Hattiesburg
Sun, May 31, 4:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waveland
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
Poplarville
MS

City in Pearl River County, Mississippi, United States

From Waveland
40.9 mi
00h 45m
To Hattiesburg
40.9 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
93°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    121 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Coleman Avenue

    596 ft · 12 sec · Coleman Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Saint Joseph Street

    3140 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Saint Anthony Street

    25 m · 7 sec · Saint Anthony Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto McLaurin Street

    2422 ft · 1 min · McLaurin Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Nicholson Avenue

    1150 ft · 34 sec · Nicholson Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    25 mi · 37 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    15.6 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1317 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    33.3 mi · 36 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Downtown Hattiesburg

    1211 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    2 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Broadway Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Broadway Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on West Pine Street

    2970 ft · 1 min · West Pine Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

    153 m · 14 sec · 2nd Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Railroad Street

    1036 ft · 30 sec · West Railroad Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Ronie Street

    103 m · 10 sec · Ronie Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    1326 ft · 1 min · West Front Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Mobile Street

    98 m · 19 sec · Mobile Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Pine Street

    129 m · 18 sec · East Pine Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nicholson Avenue
74.4 mi · 91%
Broadway Drive
2.55 mi · 3%
Veterans Memorial Drive
2.04 mi · 2%
Saint Joseph Street
0.59 mi · 1%
West Pine Street
0.56 mi · 1%
McLaurin Street
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Nicholson Avenue

Merge slight left

33.3 mi · 00h 36m

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
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
72.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Poplarville
00h 45m from Waveland
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Waveland and Patchy Fog then 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 Waveland to Hattiesburg?

The road trip is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Poplarville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Waveland and 40.9 miles from Hattiesburg.

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

The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.94 one way or $21.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Waveland and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hattiesburg.

Stop Ideas Near Poplarville

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

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

RAIL

Picayune

38 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

59 mi away
308 Newman St.
BUS

Gulfport, MS

62 mi away
10015 US Highway 49
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

63 mi away
7297 US Highway 49

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waveland and Hattiesburg. Straight-line distance: 72.05 mi (115.96 km).

Waveland

#1 Waveland

City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States

Population6,315
Coordinates30.2868600, -89.3761600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Hattiesburg

#2 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

Population45,806
Coordinates31.3271200, -89.2903400
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Avenue (-89.376094, 30.286766)
End: East Pine Street (-89.290316, 31.327101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.89 gal
10.93 L · about $10.94
Round trip
$21.89
5.78 gal · 21.86 L
Estimated CO2
25.7 kg one way
Round trip: 51.4 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.94 $21.89
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.31 $24.62
Premium $4.63 $13.37 $26.73
Diesel $5.42 $15.65 $31.30

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Waveland and Hattiesburg. The current time is 03:22:06.

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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.