How far is Wiggins, MS from Jackson, MS?

The driving distance from Wiggins, MS to Jackson, MS is about 127 miles (204.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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
127.02 mi
02h 10m
Flight
117.14 mi
188.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.14 mi
Kilometers
188.52 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.02 mi
Kilometers
204.42 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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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 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Wed, Apr 22, 10:14 PM CDT
Return by in Wiggins
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wiggins
2026-04-22T20:04
Arrive Jackson
Wed, Apr 22, 10:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wiggins
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
Collins
MS

City in Covington County, Mississippi, United States

From Wiggins
61.8 mi
01h 05m
To Jackson
65.2 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 2nd Street

    93 m · 19 sec · South 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East College Avenue

    844 ft · 25 sec · East College Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Magnolia Drive

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Magnolia Drive

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    79 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    23.6 mi · 27 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    10.3 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    69.9 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    1782 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 North

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto South State Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South State Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Pearl Street

    1309 ft · 30 sec · East Pearl Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pearl Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Magnolia Drive
87.6 mi · 69%
South State Street
1.26 mi · 1%
US 51 North
0.29 mi
East Pearl Street
0.25 mi
East College Avenue
0.16 mi
South 2nd Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

North Magnolia Drive

Continue straight

69.9 mi · 01h 25m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
117.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Collins
01h 05m from Wiggins
Leave By
2:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Wiggins and Partly Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127 miles (204.4 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Collins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.8 miles from Wiggins and 65.2 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 2:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.97 one way or $33.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Wiggins and Partly Sunny near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Collins

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

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

BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

33 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Laurel station

41 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

44 mi away
308 Newman St.
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

83 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wiggins and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 117.14 mi (188.52 km).

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#1 Wiggins

City in Mississippi, United States

Population4,550
Coordinates30.8582400, -89.1353300
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

Population157,821
Coordinates32.2987600, -90.1848100
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: South 2nd Street (-89.135666, 30.858237)
End: East Pearl Street (-90.184815, 32.298733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.48 gal
16.97 L · about $16.97
Round trip
$33.93
8.96 gal · 33.94 L
Estimated CO2
39.8 kg one way
Round trip: 79.6 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.97 $33.93
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.08 $38.16
Premium $4.63 $20.72 $41.44
Diesel $5.42 $24.26 $48.52

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 Jackson. The current time is 20:04:24.

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.