How far is Wiggins, MS from Auburn, MS?
The driving distance from Wiggins, MS to Auburn, MS is about 273 miles (439.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 238.5 miles (383.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 36m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 04h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Suburb town of Meridian, located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wiggins and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wiggins and Auburn.
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Start on South 2nd Street
93 m · 19 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn left onto East College Avenue
844 ft · 25 sec · East College Avenue
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Turn right onto North Magnolia Drive
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Magnolia Drive
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Turn slight left
79 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
23.6 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit straight
1520 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 59 North, US 98 West: Columbia, Laurel
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
88.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa
9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45 North: Macon
1383 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
65.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
53 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward Eason Boulevard
1539 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto South Eason Boulevard
4.9 mi · 8 min · South Eason Boulevard
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Continue on Auburn Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Auburn Road
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Turn right onto County Road 1438
36 m · 5 sec · County Road 1438
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1438
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wiggins and Auburn.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
88.4 mi · 01h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Wiggins and Sunny near Auburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wiggins to Auburn?
The road trip is about 273 miles (439.4 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?
Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.4 miles from Wiggins and 136.6 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 238.5 miles (383.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 8:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.47 one way or $72.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Wiggins and Sunny near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Marion
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marion.
Union Station
Laurel station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wiggins and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 238.56 mi (383.93 km).
#1 Wiggins
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 4,550 |
| Coordinates | 30.8582400, -89.1353300 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Auburn
The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.
| Population | 60,258 |
| Coordinates | 34.2848300, -88.6317200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: County Road 1438 (-88.631724, 34.285019)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 439 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
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 | $36.47 | $72.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $41.01 | $82.03 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $44.54 | $89.08 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $52.15 | $104.29 |
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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