How far is Oxford, MS from Wiggins, MS?

The driving distance from Oxford, MS to Wiggins, MS is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.7 miles (199 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.46 mi
03h 08m
Flight
123.62 mi
198.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.62 mi
Kilometers
198.95 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.46 mi
Kilometers
235.7 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wiggins
Thu, Apr 23, 11:19 AM CDT
Return by in Oxford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-04-23T08:11
Arrive Wiggins
Thu, Apr 23, 11:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oxford
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Crystal Springs
MS

City in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Oxford
73.3 mi
01h 34m
To Wiggins
73.2 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oxford and Wiggins.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oxford and Wiggins.

  1. 1

    Start on Oxford-Meadville Road

    6.3 mi · 15 min · Oxford-Meadville Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Gloster Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Gloster Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gloster Road

    3.8 mi · 9 min · Gloster Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Yap 3 Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Yap 3 Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto United States Highway 98

    1.8 mi · 2 min · United States Highway 98

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Old US Hwy 84

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Old US Hwy 84

  7. 7

    Turn right

    22.9 mi · 27 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    1129 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    53.2 mi · 57 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 North: Carthage

    1131 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lakeland Drive

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Lakeland Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on MS Hwy 25

    31.5 mi · 36 min · MS Hwy 25

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1931 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    94 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    45 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1864 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    155 m · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Willis Road

    1005 ft · 44 sec · Willis Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Willis Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oxford and Wiggins.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old US Hwy 84
57 mi · 39%
MS Hwy 25
31.9 mi · 22%
Lakeland Drive
12.3 mi · 8%
Gloster Road
6.51 mi · 4%
Oxford-Meadville Road
6.3 mi · 4%
Grenada
4.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Old US Hwy 84

Merge slight left

53.2 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
123.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crystal Springs
01h 34m from Oxford
Leave By
10:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oxford and Sunny near Wiggins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oxford to Wiggins?

The road trip is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Crystal Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Oxford and 73.2 miles from Wiggins.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 123.7 miles (199 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.58 one way or $39.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oxford and Sunny near Wiggins.

Stop Ideas Near Crystal Springs

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Crystal Springs, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crystal Springs.

RAIL

Hazlehurst station

14 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Brookhaven

46 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

61 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Wiggins. Straight-line distance: 123.62 mi (198.95 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population28,635
Coordinates31.2679500, -90.8981600
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Wiggins

#2 Wiggins

City in Mississippi, United States

Population4,524
Coordinates32.7020800, -89.6367400
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: Oxford (-90.89816, 31.26795)
End: Wiggins (-89.63674, 32.70208)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.17 gal
19.56 L · about $19.58
Round trip
$39.16
10.34 gal · 39.12 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.9 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.58 $39.16
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.02 $44.04
Premium $4.63 $23.91 $47.82
Diesel $5.42 $28.00 $55.99

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Oxford and Wiggins. The current time is 08:11:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.