Origin
Wiggins, MS
Afternoon in Wiggins on Sunday
Local time
3:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wiggins, MS to Gulfport, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
34.6 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wiggins, MS
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Gulfport, MS
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Wiggins to Gulfport is a straightforward 34.6-mile journey that typically takes about 46 minutes to complete. Because of the manageable distance, this trip is perfectly suited as a simple one-day excursion. You will primarily navigate via South Azalea Drive, US 49, and South Magnolia Drive to reach the coast. Budgeting around $5 for fuel should be sufficient for this quick trip across the Southeast region. Whether you are heading south for business or leisure, this route offers a direct path that eliminates the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Azalea Drive | 28.3 mi | 34m |
| US 49 | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| South Magnolia Drive | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| East College Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 25th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Azalea Drive
— 28.3 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wiggins, MS and Gulfport, MS.
1
Start on South 2nd Street
306 ft
·
18 sec
·
South 2nd Street
2
Turn left onto East College Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
East College Avenue
3
Turn left onto MS 29; MS 149
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South Magnolia Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Turn left onto US 49
28 mi
·
34 min
·
South Azalea Drive
5
Turn straight onto US 49
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
US 49
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 49
215 ft
·
16 sec
·
25th Avenue
7
Arrive at destination
US 49
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.3 miles from Wiggins, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 30 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East College Avenue
Turn left onto East College Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MS 29; MS 149 / South Magnolia Drive
Turn left onto MS 29; MS 149 / South Magnolia Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 49 / South Azalea Drive
Turn left onto US 49 / South Azalea Drive
Navigation decision point
3
30 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
US 49
Turn straight onto US 49
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.23 one way
$10.45 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.74 | $11.47 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.21 | $12.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Gulfport, MS
Afternoon in Gulfport on Sunday
Local time
3:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
46m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you transition between these Mississippi towns. With only 13% of the journey spent on highways, you will spend most of your time navigating local surface streets rather than cruising on an interstate. A significant portion of your time behind the wheel will be spent on South Azalea Drive, which accounts for the longest stretch of the trip at 28.3 miles. The road’s personality is defined by these technical, winding segments that require your full attention compared to a standard high-speed highway commute.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.3 mi on South Azalea Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East College Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Wiggins, MS to Gulfport, MS is easy. At 46m with 13% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East College Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (MS 29; MS 149 / South Magnolia Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (US 49 / South Azalea Drive): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Wiggins, MS
Full guide →Stone County is a county in the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Wiggins is the largest and only incorporated city in the county. Aside from its close ties with the timber industry, its early 20th century past is littered with the accounts of lynchings and mob rule, though now people are generally caught up in the Pine Hill Festival in late April each year.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 34.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (13%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.3 miles on South Azalea Drive. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East College Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (MS 29; MS 149 / South Magnolia Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (US 49 / South Azalea Drive): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gulfport, MS before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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