How far is Bay Saint Louis, MS from Horn Lake, MS?

The driving distance from Bay Saint Louis, MS to Horn Lake, MS is about 365.3 miles (587.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 323.7 miles (520.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
365.3 mi
05h 55m
Flight
323.65 mi
520.87 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
323.65 mi
Kilometers
520.87 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
365.3 mi
Kilometers
587.89 km
Drive Time
05h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Horn Lake
Mon, Apr 20, 8:56 AM CDT
Return by in Bay Saint Louis
Mon, Apr 20, 2:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bay Saint Louis
2026-04-20T03:01
Arrive Horn Lake
Mon, Apr 20, 8:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:56 AM to 1:56 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bay Saint Louis
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Madison
MS

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Bay Saint Louis
182.9 mi
02h 57m
To Horn Lake
182.4 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bay Saint Louis Weather
MS
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Monday
Using Waveland as the closest live forecast in the Hancock County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bay Saint Louis and Horn Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bay Saint Louis and Horn Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on South 2nd Street

    1012 ft · 33 sec · South 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    113 m · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    24.9 mi · 37 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    15.6 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1317 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    40.4 mi · 43 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North, MS 42 West: Jackson

    1123 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    69.9 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    193.7 mi · 3 hr 30 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake, Olive Branch

    1582 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Memphis

    58 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Goodman Road West

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Goodman Road West

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Hurt Road

    2690 ft · 2 min · Hurt Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Camelot Road

    59 m · 9 sec · Camelot Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Camelot Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bay Saint Louis and Horn Lake.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson
195 mi · 53%
Main Street
82.3 mi · 23%
US 49 North
82.3 mi · 23%
Goodman Road West
2.08 mi · 1%
Hurt Road
0.51 mi
Southaven
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Jackson

Merge slight left

194 mi · 03h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.6 mi
323.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
02h 57m from Bay Saint Louis
Leave By
5:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bay Saint Louis and Sunny near Horn Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bay Saint Louis to Horn Lake?

The road trip is about 365.3 miles (587.9 km) and usually takes 05h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.9 miles from Bay Saint Louis and 182.4 miles from Horn Lake.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 323.7 miles (520.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.81 one way or $97.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bay Saint Louis and Sunny near Horn Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Madison

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Madison, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Madison.

RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

51 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

72 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

73 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bay Saint Louis and Horn Lake. Straight-line distance: 323.65 mi (520.87 km).

Bay Saint Louis

#1 Bay Saint Louis

City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population14,529
Coordinates30.3088100, -89.3300500
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Horn Lake

#2 Horn Lake

City in De Soto County, Mississippi, United States

Population27,282
Coordinates34.9553700, -90.0348100
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: South 2nd Street (-89.329959, 30.308783)
End: Camelot Road (-90.034826, 34.955344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 588 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.89 gal
48.79 L · about $48.81
Round trip
$97.63
25.78 gal · 97.58 L
Estimated CO2
114.6 kg one way
Round trip: 229.1 kg / 505 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $48.81 $97.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $54.90 $109.80
Premium $4.63 $59.62 $119.23
Diesel $5.42 $69.80 $139.60

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Bay Saint Louis and Horn Lake. The current time is 03:01:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.