Columbia, Missouri to Hattiesburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

554.1 miles 891.7 km · straight line
664.9 miles estimated 1070 km · driving distance
13h 23min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
161° SSE bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Hattiesburg?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Hattiesburg is 554.1 miles (891.7 km) as the crow flies. Hattiesburg is located SSE of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 664.9 miles, taking about 13h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri and Hattiesburg in Mississippi.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbia, Missouri and Hattiesburg. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Columbia, Missouri to Hattiesburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 23min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 4min $53–$100* Budget
Train ~17h 24min $80–$233* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Missouri & Hattiesburg

Quick Facts

Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m elevation
Hattiesburg
31.33°N, 89.29°W
America/Chicago
52m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 185 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients