Hattiesburg to Hot Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

309.6 miles 498.2 km · straight line
387 miles estimated 622.8 km · driving distance
7h 47min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
316° NW bearing direction

How far is Hattiesburg from Hot Springs?

The distance from Hattiesburg to Hot Springs is 309.6 miles (498.2 km) as the crow flies. Hot Springs is located NW of Hattiesburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 387 miles, taking about 7h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Hattiesburg in Mississippi and Hot Springs in Arkansas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hattiesburg and Hot Springs. 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 Hattiesburg to Hot Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 47min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 20min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 24min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hattiesburg & Hot Springs

Quick Facts

Hattiesburg
31.33°N, 89.29°W
America/Chicago
52m elevation
Hot Springs
34.50°N, 93.06°W
America/Chicago
180m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 103 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients