Driving Time from Tampa, FL to Hattiesburg, MS

The drive from Tampa, Florida to Hattiesburg, Mississippi covers approximately 416 miles (669 km) via I-10 East.

• Estimated driving time: 6 hours 30 minutes (without stops, at speed limit).
• Typical real-world time: 7–7.5 hours with fuel/food/rest breaks.

Route Overview

I-10 E the entire way: Tampa → (cross Florida panhandle) → Pensacola → Mobile, AL → (cross Mississippi coastal plain) → Hattiesburg.

Key Stops

• Pensacola, FL (~3.5 hrs) – Beaches, naval aviation museum.
• Mobile, AL (~5 hrs) – History, seafood, USS Alabama battleship.
• Rest areas spaced regularly; services at major exits.

Tips

• Traffic can build near Mobile Bay bridge (I-10).
• Hurricane season (Jun–Nov) may affect Gulf Coast routing.
• Time zone change: FL (ET) → AL/MS (CT) – gain 1 hour crossing into Alabama.