How far is Wiggins, MS from Horn Lake, MS?

The driving distance from Wiggins, MS to Horn Lake, MS is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.3 miles (253.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m 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
169.85 mi
03h 27m
Flight
157.36 mi
253.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.36 mi
Kilometers
253.24 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.85 mi
Kilometers
273.35 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Horn Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 6:28 AM CDT
Return by in Wiggins
Thu, Apr 23, 9:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wiggins
2026-04-23T03:00
Arrive Horn Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 6:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 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
10:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wiggins
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 Wiggins
85.1 mi
01h 43m
To Horn Lake
84.8 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wiggins and Horn Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on Willis Road

    1005 ft · 51 sec · Willis Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    89 m · 13 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    71 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    1537 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1609 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1666 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    102 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    19.1 mi · 28 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Jefferson Street

    676 ft · 14 sec · East Jefferson Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Jackson Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Jackson Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    22.4 mi · 33 min

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    1354 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    113.8 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake, Olive Branch

    1582 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Memphis

    58 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Goodman Road West

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Goodman Road West

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Hurt Road

    2690 ft · 2 min · Hurt Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Camelot Road

    59 m · 9 sec · Camelot Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Camelot Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Jackson Street
138 mi · 81%
Willis Road
7.65 mi · 5%
Goodman Road West
2.08 mi · 1%
Hurt Road
0.51 mi
Southaven
0.3 mi
East Jefferson Street
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

North Jackson Street

Merge slight left

114 mi · 02h 02m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
157.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grenada
01h 43m from Wiggins
Leave By
10:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wiggins and Sunny near Horn Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wiggins to Horn Lake?

The road trip is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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 85.1 miles from Wiggins and 84.8 miles from Horn Lake.

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

The direct path is about 157.3 miles (253.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 10:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.68 one way or $45.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wiggins and Sunny near Horn Lake.

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 Wiggins and Horn Lake. Straight-line distance: 157.36 mi (253.24 km).

Wiggins

#1 Wiggins

City in Mississippi, United States

Population4,524
Coordinates32.7020800, -89.6367400
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Horn Lake

#2 Horn Lake

City in De Soto County, Mississippi, United States

Population27,282
Coordinates34.9553700, -90.0348100
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Wiggins (-89.63674, 32.70208)
End: Horn Lake (-90.03481, 34.95537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
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
5.99 gal
22.69 L · about $22.68
Round trip
$45.37
11.98 gal · 45.38 L
Estimated CO2
53.2 kg one way
Round trip: 106.5 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.68 $45.37
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.51 $51.02
Premium $4.63 $27.70 $55.41
Diesel $5.42 $32.44 $64.87

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 Wiggins and Horn Lake. The current time is 03:00:56.

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.