Wiggins, MS Road Trips
With 5 routes heading out and 0 heading in, Wiggins, MS works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 35-mile quick runs to 318-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Wiggins, MS spread mainly south and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
318.3 mi
Southaven, MS
Quickest Drive
46m
Gulfport, MS
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Trips from Wiggins, MS
Driving from Wiggins, MS
Expect an average of 172 miles and about 3h 36m behind the wheel when leaving Wiggins, MS. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 318 miles (6h 7m), while the shortest is just 35 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Wiggins, MS include Southaven, MS (318.3 mi, 6h 7m), Biloxi, MS (193.2 mi, 4h 11m), West Gulfport, MS (185.5 mi, 4h 1m), City of Greenville, MS (130 mi, 2h 55m), and Gulfport, MS (34.6 mi, 46m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MS currently averages around $3.79 per gallon. For the typical 172-mile trip from Wiggins, MS, budget about $26 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Wiggins, MS and 0 routes heading into Wiggins, MS, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 35 to 318 miles.
The longest mapped route from Wiggins, MS covers 318 miles and takes approximately 6h 7m. Shorter options start at just 35 miles.
The average route from Wiggins, MS runs about 172 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 36m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 172-mile trip from Wiggins, MS costs roughly $26 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Wiggins, MS include Southaven, MS, Biloxi, MS, West Gulfport, MS and City of Greenville, MS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Wiggins, MS by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
4,270
Median Income
$41,705
Median Home Value
$105,700
Median Age
42.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Wiggins, MS
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.
Villages: 1 McHenry 2 Perkinston 3 Wiggins
1 Flint Creek Water Park, 1216 Parkway Dr, Wiggins (On Hwy 29), ☏ +1 601 928-3051. Centered around a 600-acre lake, stocked with bass, bream, crappie and catfish. Other activities include boating (rentals available), water skiing, and swimming. Flint Creek's Water Town offers multiple waterslides, including four giant ones for the adults, and is open most of the year. There is plenty of camping available in the form of tent/rv spots, cabins, and camphouses. There is also a nature trail for hikers, and a picnic area with grills and tables. On the fourth of July, the park runs its annual fireworks display. A "haunted forest" is put on every year the Saturday before Halloween. (updated Dec 2021) The Old Firehouse Museum, 117 First St N. W-Th 9AM-4PM. Wiggins history unfortunately includes a day in 1910 when about half of the town burned down, including most of the business district such as the railroad depot. (updated Sep 2021)
1 De Soto National Forest, ☏ +1 601 528-6160. 170 miles of trails on the De Soto are available for hikers, ATV riders, mountain bike riders, and horse riders. Tuxachanie Trail begins about 3 miles east of U.S. Highway 49. (updated Dec 2021)
Sawmill Family Restaurant, 2205 Highway 49, ☏ +1 601 928-4041.
While the county is dry, the city of Wiggins does allow the sale of beer (except on Sundays). Beer can be purchased at restaurants, but no there are no establishments which serve drinks only.
Hampton Inn & Suites Wiggins, 1121 E Frontage Dr, ☏ +1 601 528-5255. Very business-like. (updated Sep 2021)
The only main artery is U.S. Highway 49, south from Hattiesburg and north from Gulfport.
Being a rural community, no public transportation is available.
Travel tips adapted from Stone County (Mississippi) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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