Road Trip Planning| Miles Kms | Item | Summary |
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| 0.0 0.0 10 ft. |
Mississippi/Louisiana State Line |
Crossing a Mississippi river over the Louisiana/Missisippi state line. |
| 0.6 1.0 56 ft. |
Junction of Mississippi State Highway 607 |
US Highway 11 leaves Interstate 59 at this point and heads north. |
| 1.9 3.1 46 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Crossing Alligator Branch River, MS |
| 4.1 6.6 59 ft. |
Junction of Memorial Blvd/Mississippi State Highway 43 |
South to the Crosby Arboretum located in Picayune, MS. The Crosby Arboretum is dedicated to educating the public about their environment. displays three basic habitats found in this ecosystem. They are a Savanna exhibit, a Woodland exhibit, and an Aquatic exhibit. Phone: 601.799.2311
Interpretive Center: Wed-Sun: 9 AM- 5 PM; Business Office: Wed-Sun: 9 AM - 5 PM. Closed: Mon & Tues, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve & New Years Day. Admission: Adults - $5.00, Seniors/Military - $4.00, Children under 12 - $2.00, Members visit for free.
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| 4.7 7.5 72 ft. |
Picayune Amtrak Station |
A train station in Picayune, MS. The station house was built in 2008 as a replacement for an open covered shelter. |
| 5.5 8.8 46 ft. |
East Hobolochitto Creek, MS |
Crossing East Hobolochitto Creek, MS. |
| 6.3 10.1 62 ft. |
Junction of Mississippi State Highway 43 |
US Highway 11 crosses Mississippi state highway 43 at this point. |
| 7.6 12.3 52 ft. |
Mill Creek, MS |
Crossing Mill Creek, MS. East to Lake Hide-A-Way, a gated community on a private lake. |
| 11.2 18.1 157 ft. |
George Branch Creek, MS |
Crossing George Branch Creek, MS. |
| 12.7 20.5 |
Mill Creek, MS |
Crossing Mill Creek, MS. |
| 14.9 24.0 230 ft. |
Junction of Henleyfield McNeil Rd/McNeil Steephollow Rd, MS |
West to Mississippi state highway 43 and Interstate 59. |
| 17.0 27.3 121 ft. |
Big Branch Lake, MS |
Crossing Big Branch Lake, MS. |
| 19.7 31.7 167 ft. |
Junction of Savannah Millard Rd, MS |
East to Interstate 59. Pearl River County Sheriff Office. Phone: 601-403-2500 |
| 19.9 32.0 |
East Hobolochitto Creek, MS |
Crossing East Hobolochitto Creek, MS. |
| 21.8 35.1 |
Cypress Creek, Ms |
Crossing Cypress Creek, MS. |
| 28.1 45.2 308 ft. |
Waste Water Treatment Plant |
Waste Water Treatment Plant is a private company categorized under City Govt-Regulation/Adm-Comms/Utilities. Current estimates show this company employs a staff of approximately 10 to 19.
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| 28.1 45.3 315 ft. |
Junction of Mississippi State Highway 26 |
Community of Poplarville, MS. This city hosts Blueberry Jubilee every year. This event is known for its rides, craft vendors, rodeos, and availability of Blueberries in any possible consumable form. Hurricane Katrina inflicted heavy damage on the small town. The storm's most powerful unofficially recorded gust of wind was reported at Pearl River Community College, at 135 mph. East to Wolf River Game Management Area. Fishing, camping, hunting. |
| 28.8 46.3 341 ft. |
Junction of Old Hwy 26/W North St., MS |
Pearl River Community College. Founded as Pearl River County Agricultural High School in 1909, then became the first junior college in Mississippi in 1921.
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| 32.6 52.4 |
Hickory Creek, MS |
Crossing Hickory Creek, MS. |
| 34.4 55.4 |
Wolf River, MS |
Crossing Wolf River, MS. |
| 34.9 56.2 328 ft. |
Junction of Hillsdale Rd, MS |
East to Interstate 59, Catfish Lake, Wolf River Ranch Lake and Hillsdale Lake. Fishing. |
| 36.0 57.9 230 ft. |
Wolf Creek, MS |
Crossing Wolf Creek, MS. |
| 40.9 65.8 256 ft. |
Junction of Lake Hillsdale Rd/ Lavelle Ladner, MS |
South to Happiness Lake, Catfish Lake, Wolf River Ranch Lake and Hillsdale Lake. |
| 41.4 66.6 240 ft. |
Dry Branch, MS |
Crossing Dry Branch river, MS |
| 41.9 67.4 295 ft. |
Junction of Mississippi State Highway 13 |
Community of Lumberton, MS. Fire Department. Church. West to IH Bass Jr Memorial Airport. East to Interstate 59 and Bass Pecan Co. Providing variety of natural pecans,flavored pecans,pecan candies and pecan trees as well as some of the finest southern gourmet, jellies and syrups on the market!
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| 42.4 68.3 240 ft. |
Red Creek, MS |
Crossing Red Creek, MS. |
| 44.2 71.2 292 ft. |
Bridge |
Crossing a Mississippi river. |
| 46.7 75.1 |
Little Black Creek, MS |
Crossing Little Black Creek, MS. |
| 46.8 75.3 253 ft. |
Junction of Yawn School Rd, MS |
East to Interstate 59 and Cane Syrup Mill. |
| 47.2 75.9 230 ft. |
Little Black Creek, MS |
Crossing Little Black Creek, MS. |
| 48.1 77.4 226 ft. |
Bridge |
Crossing a Mississipi river. |
| 49.9 80.3 259 ft. |
Beaverdam Branch, MS |
Crossing Beaverdam Branch, MS. Excellent for bream and crappie fishing. Catfish are numerous as well and also some very nice bass. |
| 51.0 82.0 354 ft. |
Junction of Old Hwy 11 |
South to Interstate 59. |
| 52.1 83.9 374 ft. |
Junction of Mitchell Ave, MS |
Community of Purvis, MS. Founded by and named after Thomas Melville Purves, a second generation Scottish-American. East to Interstate 59. |
| 52.4 84.4 361 ft. |
Junction of Mississippi State Highway 589 |
East to Beaver Lake. Fishing. |
| 53.7 86.4 302 ft. |
Little Beaver Creek, MS |
Crossing Little Beaver Creek, MS. |
| 55.9 89.9 200 ft. |
Black Creek, MS |
Crossing Black Creek, MS. Canoeing, camping, swimming, kayaking, fishing, hiking.
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| 56.0 90.1 223 ft. |
Junction of Harold Tucker Rd, MS |
East to Interstate 59. |
| 61.3 98.6 358 ft. |
Junction of US Highway 98 and Interstate 58 |
North to West Hattisburg, MS also known as Oak Grove. East to Hattiesburg Bobby L. Chain Municipal Airport. NOTE: US highway 11 passes over US highway 98 and Interstate 59 at this point. |
| 64.6 103.9 |
Junction of Lincoln Rd, MS |
West to US highway 98 and Interstate 59. East to US highway 49. |
| 64.7 104.2 |
Gordons Creek, MS |
Crossing Gordons Creek, MS. |
| 64.9 104.4 200 ft. |
Junction of US Highway 49 |
North to University of Southern Mississippi. It is officially known as Southern Miss. It is a large public research university located in Hattiesburg, MS. The University has a particularly extensive "study abroad" program through its Center for International Education. It is also one of the few universities to allow a two-day holiday each year for Mardi Gras. Currently, the University does not hold classes on the Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. Pete Taylor Park is home to the Southern Miss Golden Eagles baseball team. M.M Roberts Stadium, home of the Golden Eagles football team. Reed Green Coliseum, home of the Golden Eagles basketball team. South to Pearl River Jr and Community College.
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| 65.3 105.1 |
Gordons Creek, MS |
Crossing Gordons Creek, MS. |
| 65.6 105.6 190 ft. |
Community of Hattiesburg, MS |
Community of Hattiesburg, MS. Home to the University of Southern Mississippi. The region around Hattiesburg was involved in the nuclear arms race of the Cold War. In the 1960s, two nuclear devices were detonated in the salt domes near Lumberton, Mississippi, about 28 miles southwest of Hattiesburg. Extensive follow-up of the area by the EPA has not revealed levels of nuclear contamination in the area that would be harmful to humans. Notetable residents include: Brett Favre, Jimmy Buffett, Walter Young, Robert L. Stewart, Todd Grisham to name a few.
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| 66.8 107.5 151 ft. |
Junction of Hardy St, MS |
Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Sacred Heart High School. It is one of the oldest existing schools in Hattiesburg and was founded by the Sisters of Mercy. West to US Highway 49 and University of Southern Mississippi. |
| 66.9 107.6 |
Gordons Creek, MS |
Crossing Gordons Creek, MS. |
| 67.0 107.9 164 ft. |
Junction of N Main St, MS |
West to US Highway 49 and 42. Also west to Hattiesburg Lake Terrace Convention Center, a multipurpose meeting and convention facility. Phone: 601-268-3220. |
| 67.2 108.1 151 ft. |
Hattiesburg Armtrak |
Hattiesburg Armtrak is served by the Crescent passenger train. The station has historically had a long canopy, which until 1956, was 924 feet long.
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| 68.2 109.8 148 ft. |
Junction of N Main St., MS |
US Highway 11 overlaps N Main St. at this point and continues to head North. |
| 68.7 110.5 121 ft. |
Leaf River, MS |
Crossing Leaf River, MS. The river served as a trade route in the area before roads and trails were developed. Legend says that one of these traders buried several thousand dollars in Spanish coins near the banks of the Leaf River. The coins were later found in about 1854.
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| 69.1 111.2 151 ft. |
Junction of W. Central Ave, MS |
East to the city of Petal, MS. This is where The American Checkers Federation is based. |
| 70.0 112.6 151 ft. |
Junction of Mississippi State Highway 42 |
Junction of Mississippi state highway 42 also known as Evelyn Gandy Pkwy. West to Interstate 59. East to Optimist Park and Trailwood Park. |
| 70.3 113.1 |
Greens Creek, MS |
Crossing Greens Creek, MS. |
| 74.4 119.8 171 ft. |
Bridge |
Crossing a Mississippi river. |
| 75.3 121.2 177 ft. |
Junction of Easlebuchie Rd, MS |
Community of Eastabuchie, MS. Post office. West to Interstate 59. |
| 77.6 124.8 184 ft. |
Bridge |
Crossing a Mississippi river. |
| 79.4 127.8 |
Thomas Creek, MS |
Crossing Thomas Creek, MS. |
| 80.1 128.9 230 ft. |
Junction of Ovett Moselle Rd, MS |
Community of Moselle, MS. Limited services. |
| 81.0 130.3 |
Mill Creek, MS |
Crossing Mill Creek, MS. |
| 81.0 130.4 230 ft. |
Junction of Moselle-Seminary Rd, MS |
West to Interstate 59. |
| 87.1 140.1 197 ft. |
Little Rocky Creek, MS |
Crossing Little Rocky Creek, MS. |
| 87.6 140.9 210 ft. |
Junction of Mississippi State Highway 590 |
South to Interstate 59. |
| 87.8 141.3 200 ft. |
Rocky Creek, MS |
Crossing Rocky Creek, MS. |
| 89.0 143.3 249 ft. |
Junction of Mississippi State Highway 29 |
Community of Ellisville, MS. Named for Powhatan Ellis, a former U.S. Senator for the state and descendant of Chief Powhatan, father of Pocahontas. North to US higway 84. |
| 90.4 145.4 |
Rocky Creek, MS |
Crossing Rocky Creek, MS. |
| 91.2 146.8 217 ft. |
Junction of Interstate 59 |
US highway 11 crosses Interstate 59 at this point. |
| 92.8 149.3 213 ft. |
Junction of Indian Springs Rd, MS |
West to Indian Springs Lake. Fishing. North to Hesler-Noble Field and Laurel Veteran's Memorial Museum. A memorial to American men and women who honorably served their country in military service, and those who continue today to serve and defend our country in conflicts around the world. The museum opened on Memorial Day, 2005. The Veterans Memorial Museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and admission is FREE! Phone: (601) 428-4008 |
| 93.8 150.9 223 ft. |
Junction of Interstate 59 |
Mississippi state highway 11 crosses Interstate 59 again at this point. |
| 94.6 152.3 223 ft. |
Junction of S 16th Ave., MS |
North to Interstate 59 where it becomes US highway 84 and Mississippi state highway 15. |
| 95.9 154.3 240 ft. |
Junction of US Highway 84, Interstate 59 and Mississippi State Highway 15 |
Mississippi state highway crosses over Interstate 59, US highway 84 and Mississippi state highway at this point and continues heading north. Beacon Park. South Central Regional Medical Center. |
| 96.4 155.2 246 ft. |
Junction of Mississippi State Highway 537 |
Community of Laurel, MS. Home to the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art (Mississippi's oldest art museum). It attracts thousands of visitors from across the nation each year with its outstanding collections of European and American art, Native American baskets, British Georgian silver, and Japanese woodblock prints, as well as an extensive art history library. Hours: 10 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday
1 - 4 p.m. Sunday (Library closed on Sunday). Closed Mondays, major holidays and the first weekend in December. Phone: 601.649.6374. Daphne Park, Cotton Mill Park and Gardiner Park. Confederate War Memorial.
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| 96.5 155.3 246 ft. |
Laurel Armtrak Station |
It is in the heart of downtown Laurel. It was originally built by the New Orleans and Northeastern Railroad. |
| 97.1 156.2 236 ft. |
Junction of US Highway 84/Chantilly St, MS |
East to Interstate 59 and US Highway 184. Also east to Lake Bogue Homa. Fishing, camping, swimming, hiking and picnicking are are other popular activities at the lake. Phone: 601-425-2148. |
| 99.1 159.4 |
Rocky Creek, MS |
Crossing Rocky Creek, MS. |
| 99.6 160.3 259 ft. |
Junction of Interstate 59 |
US highway 11 crosses Interstate 59 at this point and continues heading north. |
| 101.0 162.6 312 ft. |
Junction of Eastview Dr., MS |
South to US highway 84 and 184. |
| 103.3 166.2 308 ft. |
Junction of Magnolia Rd, MS |
South to Lake Bogue Homa and US Highways 84 and 184. |
| 104.6 168.4 |
Reedy Creek, MS |
Crossing Reedy Creek, MS. |
| 105.8 170.2 276 ft. |
Junction of Main St., MS |
Community of Sandersville, MS. Limited services. West to Interstate 59. |
| 108.7 175.0 |
Old Julie Branch, MS |
Crossing Old Julie Branch, MS. |
| 109.3 175.9 |
Homo Bogue, MS |
Crossing Homo Bouge, MS. |
| 112.7 181.4 381 ft. |
Junction of Mississippi State Highway 528 |
North to the community of Heidelberg, MS and Interstate 59. |
| 114.8 184.7 410 ft. |
Junction of Vossburg-Heidelberg Rd, MS |
West to the community of Heidelberg, MS and Mississippi state highway 528. |
| 116.1 186.8 413 ft. |
Community of Stafford Springs, MS |
This is where the Stafford Mineral Springs is located, which thrived in the 1900s. |
| 121.4 195.3 |
Castaffa Creek, MS |
Crossing Castaffa Creek, MS. Fishing. Home to fish such as Sturgeon, White Catfish and Smelt. |
| 121.9 196.1 |
Shubuta Creek, MS |
Crossing Shubuta Creek, MS. The word "shubuta" is derived from the Chocktaw Indian word shoboti, meaning "smoky. A lot of people were baptized on this creek in the late 1920's. |
| 122.1 196.5 328 ft. |
Junction of Co Rd 290, MS |
West to Interstate 59. |
| 125.5 201.9 |
Pachuta Creek, MS |
Crossing Pachuta Creek, MS. |
| 126.0 202.7 282 ft. |
Junction of Mississippi State Highway 18 |
Community of Pachuta, MS. Limited services. West to Interstate 59. East to Mississippi state highway 512 and 145. Also east to Archusa Creek Water Park. This lake is a fisherman's paradise with large quantities of bass, catfish, perch and bream. You can also enjoy camping, boating, swimming, water skiing and picnicking. The picnic areas are equipped with barbecue grills and family-size picnic tables. Phone: (601) 776-6956 |
| 127.2 204.7 |
Bridge |
Crossing a Mississippi Creek. |
| 127.6 205.4 |
Soueniovie Creek, Ms |
Crossing Soueniovie Creek, MS. |
| 131.2 211.1 |
Gordon Creek, MS |
Crossing Gordon Creek, MS. |
| 135.0 217.2 |
McCants Creek, MS |
Crossing McCants Creek, MS. Net fishing, baitcasting or fly fishing. Here you'll find a variety of fish including smelt, rock bass and bigmouth buffalo. |
| 135.8 218.6 259 ft. |
Junction of Mississippi State Highway 513 |
Community of Enterprise, MS. Judge John L. Buckley House is found here and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. West to Interstate 59. |
| 136.1 219.1 259 ft. |
Junction of Helm Rd, MS |
West to Interstate 59. |
| 136.3 219.3 |
Weir Creek, MS |
Crossing Weir Creek, MS. |
| 136.8 220.2 |
Allen Branch, MS |
Crossing Allen Branch, MS. |
| 136.9 220.3 253 ft. |
Junction of C R 370, MS |
Riverside Plantation, MS was built in 1850. It was listed on the US national Register of Historic Places. North to Interstate 59. |
| 137.4 221.1 |
Leaf River, MS |
Crossing Leaf River, MS. |
| 140.3 225.8 259 ft. |
Junction of C R 3771, MS |
Access road to Dollar Lake, MS. |
| 142.9 229.9 |
Browns Creek, MS |
Crossing Browns Creek, MS. |
| 144.7 232.9 282 ft. |
Junction of Meehan Savoy Rd W., MS |
West to Interstate 59. |
| 145.3 233.9 |
Little Creek, MS |
Crossing Little Creek, MS. |
| 147.1 236.8 |
Hognose Creek, MS |
Crossing Hognose Creek, MS. Fishing. |
| 147.5 237.3 |
Leaf River, MS |
Crossing Leaf River, MS. |
| 149.3 240.2 289 ft. |
Meridian Regional Airport, MS |
Meridian Regional Airport offers jet service, with two daily flights to Atlanta and two return flights, giving flyers in the region easy access to destinations nationwide and internationally. |
| 150.8 242.6 312 ft. |
Junction of Interstate 20, 59 and US Highway 80 |
NOTE: US Highway 11 joins Interstate 59, 20 and US highway 80 at this point. West to Meridian Zoological Park. Phone: (601) 482-6900. Enjoy wonderful animal interaction and don't forget to see the parrots and over 100 winged species. |
| 150.9 242.8 308 ft. |
Junction of Mississippi State Highway 19 |
Mississippi State Higway 19 joins US highway 11 at this point and continues going east. North to Merrehope, a 26-room Victorian mansion that is currently a historic house museum. The building is one of few spared by General William Tecumseh Sherman during his raid of the city in the Battle of Meridian. It has served many functions throughout its history, including as residence, a shelter for Union officers, a Confederate General's headquarters, etc. The building is on the National Register Historic Places and is considered a Mississippi Landmark. Meridian Community College. Highland Park Dentzel Carousel and Shelter Building. It has been in operation since 1909 and is a National Historial Landmark. It is the only remaining two-row stationary Dentzel menagerie in the world. |
| 151.4 243.7 |
Sowashee Creek, MS |
Crossing Sowashee Creek, MS. |
| 153.5 247.0 322 ft. |
Junction of Mississippi State Highways 493 and 145 |
US highway 11 crosses Mississippi state highways 493 and 145 at this point and continues heading east. North to the community of Meridian, MS. At the start of the civil war in 1861, Meridian was a small village. In the aftermath of the Civil War, the town boomed and experienced its "Golden Age" from 1880 to 1910. Meridian contains nine historic districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places. One district, the Meridian Downtown Historic District, is a combination of two older districts, the Meridian Urban Center Historic District and the Union Station Historic District. Many architectural styles are present in the districts, most from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, Italianate, Art Deco, Late Victorian, and Bungalow. |
| 155.2 249.8 338 ft. |
Junction of Mississippi State Highway 39 |
US highway 11 joins Mississippi state highway 39 at this point. West to the city of Meridian, MS. Soule Steam Feed Works. It is known for its many patented innovations in steam engine technology. The city of Meridian holds an annual Soule Live Steam Festival, attracting thousands of people from around the nation. The Hamasa Shrine Temple Theater. The temple is now used year-round for area events such as live stage shows, plays and concerts. This year, the theater is hosting two film festivals and a haunted tour. NOTE: Mississippi state highway 19 leaves US highway 11 at this point and continues going east. |
| 156.5 251.8 |
Junction of Hawkins Crossing Rd, MS |
East to Interstate 20 and 59. |
| 158.5 255.0 354 ft. |
Junction of US Highway 45 |
North to the community of Marion, MS. West to Lauderdale County, MS. Congregation Beth Israel, founded in 1868. It provides a variety of services to members and guests. The education building of the new complex was bombed by members of the Ku Klux Klan in 1968. Pieces of glass were salvaged from the destruction and are now incorporated into the front windows of the current synagogue building. |
| 159.6 256.8 |
Nanabe Creek, MS |
Crossing Nanabe Creek, MS. |
| 161.1 259.2 417 ft. |
Junction of Marion Russell Rd, MS |
West to US highway 45 and the town of Marion, MS. |
| 165.4 266.2 302 ft. |
Junction of Northshore Dr, MS |
Access road to Lake Tom Bailey, MS. Fishing, camping, picnic areas available. This lake is stocked with Florida largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish and channel catfish. Fishing permits are required.
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| 170.0 273.5 253 ft. |
Junction of Interstate 20 and 59 |
US highway 11 crosses Interstate 20 and 59 at this point and continues going east. |
| 170.7 274.7 285 ft. |
The Simmons & Wright Company |
The Simmons & Wright Company is a historic general store established in 1884. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. |
| 170.8 274.8 282 ft. |
Junction of Kawanee Rd S., MS |
South to Mississippi state highway 496. |
| 172.6 277.8 256 ft. |
Mississippi/Alabama State Line |
US highways 80 and 11 and Mississippi state highway 7 crosses the Mississippi/Alabama state line at this point and continues heading east. Start/Finish of Free Road Map RV Highway Travel Guide - cc/2010e. |