How far is Wiggins, MS from Southaven, MS?

The driving distance from Wiggins, MS to Southaven, MS is about 322.1 miles (518.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 289.9 miles (466.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 07m 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
322.14 mi
05h 03m
Flight
289.9 mi
466.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
289.9 mi
Kilometers
466.55 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
322.14 mi
Kilometers
518.44 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southaven
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 AM CDT
Return by in Wiggins
Thu, Apr 23, 7:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wiggins
2026-04-22T21:49
Arrive Southaven
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 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
6:52 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
159.4 mi
02h 31m
To Southaven
162.7 mi
02h 31m

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
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    195.7 mi · 3 hr 32 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake

    1717 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Stateline Road West

    1871 ft · 54 sec · Stateline Road West

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Millbranch Road

    1285 ft · 37 sec · Millbranch Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Haleville Drive

    1096 ft · 54 sec · Haleville Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North

    653 ft · 29 sec · Five Oaks Drive North

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson
198 mi · 61%
North Magnolia Drive
85.6 mi · 27%
Stateline Road West
0.35 mi
Millbranch Road
0.24 mi
Haleville Drive
0.21 mi
East College Avenue
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Jackson

Merge slight left

196 mi · 03h 32m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
289.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pickens
02h 31m from Wiggins
Leave By
6:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Wiggins and Mostly Sunny near Southaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 322.1 miles (518.4 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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 159.4 miles from Wiggins and 162.7 miles from Southaven.

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

The direct path is about 289.9 miles (466.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 6:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.06 one way or $86.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Southaven. Straight-line distance: 289.9 mi (466.55 km).

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#1 Wiggins

City in Mississippi, United States

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

#2 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: South 2nd Street (-89.135666, 30.858237)
End: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 518 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.37 gal
43.03 L · about $43.06
Round trip
$86.12
22.74 gal · 86.06 L
Estimated CO2
101 kg one way
Round trip: 202.1 kg / 446 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $43.06 $86.12
Mid-grade $4.26 $48.42 $96.85
Premium $4.63 $52.59 $105.17
Diesel $5.42 $61.57 $123.14

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 Southaven. The current time is 21:49:21.

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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.