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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
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.
City in Pearl River County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on Central Avenue
121 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Coleman Avenue
596 ft · 12 sec · Coleman Avenue
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Continue on Saint Joseph Street
3140 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street
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Turn right onto Saint Anthony Street
25 m · 7 sec · Saint Anthony Street
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Turn left onto McLaurin Street
2422 ft · 1 min · McLaurin Street
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Turn left onto Nicholson Avenue
1150 ft · 34 sec · Nicholson Avenue
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Continue straight
25 mi · 37 min
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Continue straight
15.6 mi · 23 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1317 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
33.3 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Downtown Hattiesburg
1211 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Drive
2 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Continue on Broadway Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · Broadway Drive
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Continue on West Pine Street
2970 ft · 1 min · West Pine Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
153 m · 14 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto West Railroad Street
1036 ft · 30 sec · West Railroad Street
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Turn left onto Ronie Street
103 m · 10 sec · Ronie Street
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Turn right onto West Front Street
1326 ft · 1 min · West Front Street
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Turn left onto Mobile Street
98 m · 19 sec · Mobile Street
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Turn left onto East Pine Street
129 m · 18 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 Waveland 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Poplarville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waveland and Hattiesburg. Straight-line distance: 72.05 mi (115.96 km).
#1 Waveland
City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 6,315 |
| Coordinates | 30.2868600, -89.3761600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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