How far is Wiggins, MS from Olive Branch, MS?

The driving distance from Wiggins, MS to Olive Branch, MS is about 327.8 miles (527.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 286.4 miles (460.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 19m 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
327.81 mi
05h 09m
Flight
286.37 mi
460.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
286.37 mi
Kilometers
460.87 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
327.81 mi
Kilometers
527.56 km
Drive Time
05h 09m

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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 05h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olive Branch
Thu, Apr 23, 1:08 AM CDT
Return by in Wiggins
Thu, Apr 23, 6:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wiggins
2026-04-22T19:58
Arrive Olive Branch
Thu, Apr 23, 1:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:10 AM to 1:10 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:40 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
Pickens
MS

Town of the United States

From Wiggins
162.2 mi
02h 34m
To Olive Branch
165.5 mi
02h 34m

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
81°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wiggins and Olive Branch.

  1. 1

    Start on South 2nd Street

    93 m · 19 sec · South 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East College Avenue

    844 ft · 27 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 · 8 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

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1077 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    186.4 mi · 3 hr 22 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Tunica

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 269 East: Nashville

    2730 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto I 269 East: Nashville

    8.7 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 305: Independence, Olive Branch, Lewisburg

    1865 ft · 53 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto MS 305

    6.4 mi · 11 min · MS 305

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Goodman Road

    79 m · 5 sec · Goodman Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Goodman Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson
188 mi · 57%
North Magnolia Drive
85.6 mi · 26%
I 269 East
9.21 mi · 3%
MS 305
6.74 mi · 2%
I 69 South
0.3 mi
East College Avenue
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Jackson

Merge slight left

186 mi · 03h 22m

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
05h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.4 mi
286.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pickens
02h 34m from Wiggins
Leave By
6:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Wiggins and Sunny near Olive Branch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wiggins to Olive Branch?

The road trip is about 327.8 miles (527.6 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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?

Pickens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.2 miles from Wiggins and 165.5 miles from Olive Branch.

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

The direct path is about 286.4 miles (460.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 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 6:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.82 one way or $87.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pickens

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

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

RAIL

Yazoo City

42 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Union Station

68 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Greenwood

73 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

106 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wiggins and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 286.37 mi (460.87 km).

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#1 Wiggins

City in Mississippi, United States

Population4,550
Coordinates30.8582400, -89.1353300
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Olive Branch

#2 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population39,646
Coordinates34.9617600, -89.8295300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: South 2nd Street (-89.135666, 30.858237)
End: Goodman Road (-89.829531, 34.961856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 528 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.57 gal
43.79 L · about $43.82
Round trip
$87.63
23.14 gal · 87.58 L
Estimated CO2
102.8 kg one way
Round trip: 205.6 kg / 453 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $43.82 $87.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $49.28 $98.55
Premium $4.63 $53.51 $107.02
Diesel $5.42 $62.65 $125.30

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 Olive Branch. The current time is 19:58:33.

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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.