Hattiesburg to Owensboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

462.3 miles 744 km · straight line
554.8 miles estimated 892.8 km · driving distance
11h 10min estimated drive time
$53 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
15° NNE bearing direction

How far is Hattiesburg from Owensboro?

The distance from Hattiesburg to Owensboro is 462.3 miles (744 km) as the crow flies. Owensboro is located NNE of Hattiesburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 554.8 miles, taking about 11h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Hattiesburg in Mississippi and Owensboro in Kentucky.

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. 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 Owensboro. 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 Owensboro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 10min $53 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 24min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~10h 37min $67–$194* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hattiesburg & Owensboro

Quick Facts

Hattiesburg
31.33°N, 89.29°W
America/Chicago
52m elevation
Owensboro
37.77°N, 87.11°W
America/Chicago
120m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 154 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients