How far is Tupelo, MS from Wiggins, MS?
The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to Wiggins, MS is about 147.1 miles (236.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tupelo and Wiggins.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tupelo and Wiggins.
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Start on North Spring Street
21 m · 5 sec · North Spring Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
97 m · 16 sec · Court Street
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Turn right onto North Front Street
87 m · 15 sec · North Front Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2407 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Take the ramp straight
2248 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Drive
1.6 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
2.3 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
7.7 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
35.7 mi · 44 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville
11.8 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 South: Louisville
5 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
24.9 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right
47.8 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right
2065 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
48 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
792 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left
155 m · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Willis Road
1005 ft · 44 sec · Willis Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Willis Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tupelo and Wiggins.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
MS 25 South
Take the exit slight right
47.8 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Tupelo and Sunny near Wiggins.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tupelo to Wiggins?
The road trip is about 147.1 miles (236.8 km) and usually takes 02h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Starkville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from Tupelo and 73.5 miles from Wiggins.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tupelo and Sunny near Wiggins.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Wiggins. Straight-line distance: 120.18 mi (193.41 km).
#1 Tupelo
City in and county seat of Lee County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 38,303 |
| Coordinates | 34.2580700, -88.7046400 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wiggins
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 4,524 |
| Coordinates | 32.7020800, -89.6367400 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wiggins (-89.63674, 32.70208)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $19.65 | $39.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.10 | $44.21 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.00 | $48.01 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $28.10 | $56.21 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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