How far is Amory, MS from Horn Lake, MS?
The driving distance from Amory, MS to Horn Lake, MS is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amory and Horn Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amory and Horn Lake.
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Start on 2nd Avenue South
14 m · 7 sec · 2nd Avenue South
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1922 ft · 43 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue South
8.2 mi · 12 min · 6th Avenue South
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Continue straight
77 m · 4 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 45 North, US 278 West: Tupelo
10.8 mi · 14 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 Amory 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.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Amory and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Horn Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amory to Horn Lake?
The road trip is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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 63.7 miles from Amory and 69 miles from Horn Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 2:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.76 one way or $35.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Amory and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 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 Amory and Horn Lake. Straight-line distance: 110.74 mi (178.22 km).
#1 Amory
City in Monroe County, Mississippi
| Population | 6,714 |
| Coordinates | 33.9842800, -88.4881000 |
| 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: 214 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $17.76 | $35.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.97 | $39.95 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.69 | $43.38 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $25.40 | $50.79 |
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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