How far is Aberdeen, MS from Horn Lake, MS?
The driving distance from Aberdeen, MS to Horn Lake, MS is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Union County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aberdeen and Horn Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen and Horn Lake.
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Start on South Meridian Street
24 m · 7 sec · South Meridian Street
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Turn left onto West Commerce Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Commerce Street
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Turn straight onto Old US Hwy 45
3.1 mi · 5 min · Old US Hwy 45
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Turn right
20.8 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit right toward US 45 North, US 278 West: Tupelo
1830 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Drive
7.7 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
3.3 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
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Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78:west: Memphis
1205 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
83.7 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 302: Olive Branch Southaven
952 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left
60 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Goodman Road
10.4 mi · 16 min · Goodman Road
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Turn left onto Hurt Road
2690 ft · 2 min · Hurt Road
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Turn right onto Camelot Road
59 m · 9 sec · Camelot Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Camelot Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aberdeen and Horn Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 78
Merge slight left
83.7 mi · 01h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Aberdeen and Chance Rain Showers near Horn Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aberdeen to Horn Lake?
The road trip is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km) and usually takes 02h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Myrtle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.4 miles from Aberdeen and 73.4 miles from Horn Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.67 one way or $37.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Aberdeen and Chance Rain Showers near Horn Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Myrtle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Myrtle.
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aberdeen and Horn Lake. Straight-line distance: 115.44 mi (185.78 km).
#1 Aberdeen
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 5,268 |
| Coordinates | 33.8251100, -88.5436600 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Horn Lake
City in De Soto County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 27,282 |
| Coordinates | 34.9553700, -90.0348100 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Camelot Road (-90.034826, 34.955344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $18.67 | $37.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.00 | $41.99 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.80 | $45.60 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.70 | $53.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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