Hattiesburg to Lynchburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

714.7 miles 1150.2 km · straight line
857.6 miles estimated 1380.2 km · driving distance
17h 15min estimated drive time
$83 - $102 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
51° NE bearing direction

How far is Hattiesburg from Lynchburg?

The distance from Hattiesburg to Lynchburg is 714.7 miles (1150.2 km) as the crow flies. Lynchburg is located NE of Hattiesburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 857.6 miles, taking about 17h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Hattiesburg in Mississippi and Lynchburg in Virginia.

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 Hattiesburg and Lynchburg. 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 Lynchburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 15min $83 - $102 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 42min $69–$129* Budget
Train ~22h 26min $103–$300* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hattiesburg & Lynchburg

Quick Facts

Hattiesburg
31.33°N, 89.29°W
America/Chicago
52m elevation
Lynchburg
37.41°N, 79.14°W
America/New_York
192m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 238 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients