How far is Southaven, MS from Wiggins, MS?

The driving distance from Southaven, MS to Wiggins, MS is about 170.1 miles (273.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.4 miles (256.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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
170.04 mi
03h 26m
Flight
159.47 mi
256.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.47 mi
Kilometers
256.65 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.04 mi
Kilometers
273.66 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wiggins
Thu, Apr 23, 8:08 AM CDT
Return by in Southaven
Thu, Apr 23, 11:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southaven
2026-04-23T04:41
Arrive Wiggins
Thu, Apr 23, 8:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 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
10:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southaven
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
Grenada
MS

City in Mississippi

From Southaven
85.2 mi
01h 43m
To Wiggins
84.9 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
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 Southaven and Wiggins.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Five Oaks Drive West

    653 ft · 31 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Haleville Drive

    1097 ft · 54 sec · Haleville Drive

  3. 3

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

    1307 ft · 39 sec · Millbranch Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Stateline Road West

    1360 ft · 29 sec · Stateline Road West

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    2426 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    115.8 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1405 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    24.3 mi · 37 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Jefferson Street

    676 ft · 16 sec · East Jefferson Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Huntington Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Huntington Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    18.9 mi · 28 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    2129 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    2065 ft · 57 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    48 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    792 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    155 m · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Willis Road

    1005 ft · 44 sec · Willis Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Willis Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stateline Road West
117 mi · 69%
Veterans Memorial Drive
26.4 mi · 16%
South Huntington Street
1.43 mi · 1%
Millbranch Road
0.25 mi
Haleville Drive
0.21 mi
Willis Road
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Stateline Road West

Merge slight left

116 mi · 02h 04m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
159.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grenada
01h 43m from Southaven
Leave By
10:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Southaven and Sunny near Wiggins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.1 miles (273.7 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Grenada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.2 miles from Southaven and 84.9 miles from Wiggins.

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

The direct path is about 159.4 miles (256.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 10:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.72 one way or $45.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Southaven and Sunny near Wiggins.

Stop Ideas Near Grenada

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grenada, 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 Grenada.

RAIL

Greenwood

44 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

117 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southaven and Wiggins. Straight-line distance: 159.47 mi (256.65 km).

Southaven

#1 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Wiggins

#2 Wiggins

City in Mississippi, United States

Population4,524
Coordinates32.7020800, -89.6367400
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: Southaven (-90.01259, 34.98898)
End: Wiggins (-89.63674, 32.70208)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6 gal
22.71 L · about $22.72
Round trip
$45.44
12 gal · 45.42 L
Estimated CO2
53.3 kg one way
Round trip: 106.6 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.72 $45.44
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.55 $51.11
Premium $4.63 $27.75 $55.50
Diesel $5.42 $32.49 $64.98

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 Southaven and Wiggins. The current time is 04:41:09.

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.