Hattiesburg to Huntsville, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

282.5 miles 454.7 km · straight line
353.2 miles estimated 568.4 km · driving distance
7h 6min estimated drive time
$34 - $42 estimated fuel cost
~1h 4min flight time
33° NNE bearing direction

How far is Hattiesburg from Huntsville, Alabama?

The distance from Hattiesburg to Huntsville, Alabama is 282.5 miles (454.7 km) as the crow flies. Huntsville, Alabama is located NNE of Hattiesburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 353.2 miles, taking about 7h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. Both are located in United States — Hattiesburg in Mississippi and Huntsville, Alabama in Alabama.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Hattiesburg and Huntsville, Alabama. 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 Huntsville, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 6min $34 - $42 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 31min $28–$53* Budget
Train ~6h 45min $42–$124* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hattiesburg & Huntsville, Alabama

Quick Facts

Hattiesburg
31.33°N, 89.29°W
America/Chicago
52m elevation
Huntsville, Alabama
34.73°N, 86.59°W
America/Chicago
193m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 94 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 88.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients