How far is Wesson, MS from Hattiesburg, MS?

The driving distance from Wesson, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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
86.14 mi
01h 39m
Flight
70.16 mi
112.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.16 mi
Kilometers
112.91 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.14 mi
Kilometers
138.63 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hattiesburg
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 AM CDT
Return by in Wesson
Thu, Apr 23, 6:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wesson
2026-04-23T03:19
Arrive Hattiesburg
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wesson
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
Prentiss
MS

Town of the United States

From Wesson
46.4 mi
00h 49m
To Hattiesburg
39.8 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street

    26 m · 9 sec · Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    8.8 mi · 13 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2365 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Schwem Avenue

    681 ft · 15 sec · Schwem Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Monticello Street

    5 mi · 9 min · West Monticello Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    18.6 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    20.2 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    853 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 49 South: Hattiesburg

    1291 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    21.6 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Old Highway 42

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Highway 42

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Batson Street

    47 m · 9 sec · Batson Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    100 m · 26 sec

  19. 19

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

    30 m · 4 sec · East Pine Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wesson 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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Monticello Street
35.6 mi · 41%
US 49 South
24.7 mi · 29%
Old Highway 42
1.81 mi · 2%
North Main Street
1.24 mi · 1%
Schwem Avenue
0.13 mi
Batson Street
0.03 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
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
70.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prentiss
00h 49m from Wesson
Leave By
3:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Wesson and Sunny near Hattiesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Prentiss is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Wesson and 39.8 miles from Hattiesburg.

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

The direct path is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.51 one way or $23.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Wesson and Sunny near Hattiesburg.

Stop Ideas Near Prentiss

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

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

BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

52 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Brookhaven

55 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

58 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

63 mi away
308 Newman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wesson and Hattiesburg. Straight-line distance: 70.16 mi (112.91 km).

Wesson

#1 Wesson

Human settlement in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population1,849
Coordinates31.7012800, -90.3975900
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Hattiesburg

#2 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

Population45,806
Coordinates31.3271200, -89.2903400
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring Street (-90.397619, 31.70125)
End: East Pine Street (-89.290316, 31.327101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.51 L · about $11.51
Round trip
$23.02
6.08 gal · 23.02 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.51 $23.02
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.95 $25.89
Premium $4.63 $14.06 $28.12
Diesel $5.42 $16.46 $32.92

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 Wesson and Hattiesburg. The current time is 03:19:43.

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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.