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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
147.17 mi
02h 55m
Flight
120.18 mi
193.41 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.18 mi
Kilometers
193.41 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.17 mi
Kilometers
236.84 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wiggins
Thu, Apr 23, 7:36 AM CDT
Return by in Tupelo
Thu, Apr 23, 10:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tupelo
2026-04-23T04:41
Arrive Wiggins
Thu, Apr 23, 7:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tupelo
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Starkville
MS

City in Mississippi

From Tupelo
73.6 mi
01h 27m
To Wiggins
73.5 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
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 Tupelo and Wiggins.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Spring Street

    21 m · 5 sec · North Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Court Street

    97 m · 16 sec · Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    87 m · 15 sec · North Front Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2407 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    2248 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Drive

    1.6 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

    35.7 mi · 44 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 South: Louisville

    5 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    24.9 mi · 28 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    47.8 mi · 55 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    2065 ft · 57 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    48 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    792 ft · 18 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    155 m · 26 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Willis Road

    1005 ft · 44 sec · Willis Road

  25. 25

    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.

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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS 25 South
80.1 mi · 54%
US Highway 45 Alternate
35.7 mi · 24%
Martin Luther King Drive
15.8 mi · 11%
US 82 West
11.8 mi · 8%
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
1.16 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King
1.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
120.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Starkville
01h 27m from Tupelo
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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).

Tupelo

#1 Tupelo

City in and county seat of Lee County, Mississippi, United States

Population38,303
Coordinates34.2580700, -88.7046400
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Wiggins

#2 Wiggins

City in Mississippi, United States

Population4,524
Coordinates32.7020800, -89.6367400
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: Tupelo (-88.70464, 34.25807)
End: Wiggins (-89.63674, 32.70208)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.19 gal
19.66 L · about $19.65
Round trip
$39.31
10.38 gal · 39.32 L
Estimated CO2
46.1 kg one way
Round trip: 92.2 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tupelo and Wiggins. The current time is 04:41:03.

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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.