Great Sand Dunes to Hattiesburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1027.6 miles 1653.8 km · straight line
1233.2 miles estimated 1984.6 km · driving distance
24h 48min estimated drive time
$119 - $146 estimated fuel cost
~2h 34min flight time
111° ESE bearing direction

How far is Great Sand Dunes from Hattiesburg?

The distance from Great Sand Dunes to Hattiesburg is 1027.6 miles (1653.8 km) as the crow flies. Hattiesburg is located ESE of Great Sand Dunes. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1233.2 miles, taking about 24h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 34min. Both are located in United States — Great Sand Dunes in Colorado 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Great Sand Dunes 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 Great Sand Dunes to Hattiesburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 48min $119 - $146 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 46min $99–$185* Budget
Train ~32h 14min $148–$432* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Sand Dunes & Hattiesburg

Quick Facts

Great Sand Dunes
37.79°N, 105.59°W
America/Denver
2400m 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 343 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 86 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients