Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Trip from Wiggins, MS to Horn Lake, MS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 22, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 8m
Distance
318 mi
512 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
43 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 55m
★
6 AM
6h 8m
8 AM
6h 34m
10 AM
6h 17m
12 PM
6h 14m
3 PM
6h 18m
5 PM
6h 32m
8 PM
6h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wiggins, MS
Jan van der Wolf
Horn Lake, MS
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Wiggins to Horn Lake is 318 miles and takes about 6 hours and 8 minutes via East College Avenue, North Magnolia Drive, and Jackson, with a fuel budget near $46 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Mississippi, connecting the Southeast region from one point to another. Given it's primarily surface roads, expect a more relaxed pace compared to interstate travel. This route is best suited for a single-day drive, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
159 miles from Wiggins, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 12m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 193.7 mi | 3h 29m |
| US 49 | 118.8 mi | 2h 27m |
| North Magnolia Drive | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Goodman Road West | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Hurt Road | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| East College Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| MS 149 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 193.7 mi, about 3h 29m
Traffic on I-55
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 114 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,533 veh/hr typical · worst 2,913
Quietest
2 AM
~154 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
16.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 103 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wiggins, MS and Horn Lake, MS.
1
Start on South 2nd Street
306 ft
·
18 sec
·
South 2nd Street
2
Turn left onto East College Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
East College Avenue
3
Turn right onto MS 29; MS 149
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Magnolia Drive
4
Turn slight left onto MS 149
259 ft
·
8 sec
·
MS 149
5
Turn right onto US 49
24 mi
·
27 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 49
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 49
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto US 49
10 mi
·
16 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 49; MS 42
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 49
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 49
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 49
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 49
66 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit onto US 49
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 49
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 49
Toward Jackson
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 49
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 49
16
Merge onto I 55
194 mi
·
3 hr 29 min
·
I 55
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward Southaven, Horn Lake, Olive Branch
18
Keep slight left at fork
192 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Memphis
19
Turn left onto MS 302
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Goodman Road West
20
Turn left onto Hurt Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Hurt Road
21
Turn right onto Camelot Road
193 ft
·
8 sec
·
Camelot Road
22
Arrive at destination
Camelot Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a single-day trip covering 318 miles, leaving in the morning, around 8 or 9 AM, should give you plenty of daylight to complete the roughly 6-hour drive. With only one recommended stop, you can plan for a longer break mid-way to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel as you'll be on surface roads for the entire duration; locating gas stations might require more frequent checks than on an interstate. The estimated fuel cost is around $46, so budget accordingly.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 159 miles from Wiggins, MS, or about 3h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 193.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 70 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 159 miles or 3h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Horn Lake, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Wiggins, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Wiggins, MS
This is one driving day of about 318 miles and 6h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Wiggins, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 193.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
159 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 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 159 miles from Wiggins, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 193.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Doughboys
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.4 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.4 mi from route
Dizzy Dean Rest Area
0.8 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
1.1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
1.4 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 315.3 — 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
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~0m in
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East College Avenue
Turn left onto East College Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 49
Turn right onto US 49
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
119.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 29m in
|
US 49
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49 toward Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Jackson
5
315 mi into trip
|
~6h 1m in
Take the exit toward Southaven, Horn Lake, Olive Branch
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Southaven, Horn Lake, Olive Branch
6
315.3 mi into trip
|
~6h 2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Memphis
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.68 one way
$97.35 round trip
$3.89/gal
25.4 MPG avg
111 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.31 | $53.91 | $107.82 |
| premium | $4.65 | $58.20 | $116.41 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $78.57 | $157.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 111.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
EV Charging Along Route
43 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
North Bus Barn
Jackson, MS
NOODOE
14 DCFC
South Bus Barn
Jackson, MS
NOODOE
12 DCFC
Horn Lake, MS - Tesla Supercharger
Horn Lake, MS
Tesla
12 DCFC
Hattiesburg, MS - Tesla Supercharger
Hattiesburg, MS
Tesla
8 DCFC
Hattiesburg, MS - US-49 - Tesla Supercharger
Hattiesburg, MS
Tesla
8 DCFC
Pearl, MS - Tesla Supercharger
Pearl, MS
Tesla
8 DCFC
Grenada, MS - Tesla Supercharger
Grenada, MS
Tesla
8 DCFC
Southaven, MS - Tesla Supercharger
Southaven, MS
Tesla
8 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 17
EV Connect: 8
Tesla: 6
Non-Networked: 3
NOODOE: 3
eVgo Network: 2
FORD_CHARGE: 2
SYNERGEV: 1
RED_E: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 95.4 | 1 | $33.39 | $15.26 |
| Efficient EV | 79.5 | 0 | $27.83 | $12.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 127.2 | 1 | $44.52 | $20.35 |
Gas CO2
111 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Origin
Wiggins, MS
Evening in Wiggins on Thursday
Local time
7:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
NE 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued October 21 at 12:35PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Destination
Horn Lake, MS
Evening in Horn Lake on Thursday
Local time
7:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Sunny
NNE 5 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued October 21 at 12:35PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 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
6h 8m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
National Monument
Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant le...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 120.6
View on nps.gov
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
National Monument
In 1955, 14-year-old Emmett Till traveled to Money, Mississippi, to visit relatives. He was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered after reportedly whistling at a white woman. His mother, Mamie Till-Mobley...
28 mi from route
~71 min detour
Free
near mile 252.2
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway share. You'll be navigating through towns and rural areas for the entire 318 miles. The drive involves frequent intersections and local traffic, so be prepared for a consistent pace of around 50-55 mph for most of the 6-hour duration. There are no long stretches of uninterrupted highway driving.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 193.7 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and US 49. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East College Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 318 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East College Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (US 49): Lane positioning matters here; at 119.7 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
395 ft
209 ft
Total Climb
432 ft
Total Descent
397 ft
Highest Point
395 ft
~204.4 mi in
Elevation Range
186 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Wiggins, MS to Horn Lake, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Jackson along the way.
Jackson
119.7 mi in
|
~2h 29m
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via US 49
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.
Arriving in Horn Lake, MS
Full guide →Southaven is a city in Mississippi. Known as the "Top of Mississippi," the city is the gateway to the Mississippi Delta and minutes from Memphis.
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 6h 8m. Total distance: 318 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 8m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 193.7 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 14 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Horn Lake, MS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East College Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (US 49): Lane positioning matters here; at 119.7 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument and Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Horn Lake, MS before the return drive.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NREL for EV charging, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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