How far is Brandon, MS from Horn Lake, MS?

The driving distance from Brandon, MS to Horn Lake, MS is about 208.9 miles (336.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.4 miles (298.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
208.88 mi
03h 04m
Flight
185.34 mi
298.28 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.34 mi
Kilometers
298.28 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.88 mi
Kilometers
336.16 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Horn Lake
Fri, May 1, 2:49 PM CDT
Return by in Brandon
Fri, May 1, 5:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brandon
2026-05-01T11:45
Arrive Horn Lake
Fri, May 1, 2:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brandon
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
Winona
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Brandon
104.3 mi
01h 32m
To Horn Lake
104.6 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brandon and Horn Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brandon and Horn Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on East Government Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Government Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    2500 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto I-20

    9.2 mi · 10 min · I-20

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: North Jackson, Grenada

    1.4 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    193.7 mi · 3 hr 30 min

  6. 6

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

    1582 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Memphis

    58 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Goodman Road West

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Goodman Road West

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Hurt Road

    2690 ft · 2 min · Hurt Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Camelot Road

    59 m · 9 sec · Camelot Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Camelot Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brandon and Horn Lake.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
195 mi · 93%
I-20
9.19 mi · 4%
Goodman Road West
2.08 mi · 1%
East Government Street
1.54 mi · 1%
Hurt Road
0.51 mi
Southaven
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

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
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
185.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winona
01h 32m from Brandon
Leave By
10:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Brandon 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 Brandon to Horn Lake?

The road trip is about 208.9 miles (336.2 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Winona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.3 miles from Brandon and 104.6 miles from Horn Lake.

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

The direct path is about 185.4 miles (298.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 10:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.91 one way or $55.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Brandon and Chance Rain Showers near Horn Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Winona

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Winona, 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 Winona.

RAIL

Greenwood

42 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

95 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brandon and Horn Lake. Straight-line distance: 185.34 mi (298.28 km).

Brandon

#1 Brandon

City in Mississippi

Population24,396
Coordinates32.2732000, -89.9859200
Altitude147
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: East Government Street (-89.985921, 32.273109)
End: Camelot Road (-90.034826, 34.955344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.37 gal
27.9 L · about $27.91
Round trip
$55.82
14.74 gal · 55.8 L
Estimated CO2
65.5 kg one way
Round trip: 131 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.91 $55.82
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.39 $62.78
Premium $4.63 $34.09 $68.17
Diesel $5.42 $39.91 $79.82

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Brandon and Horn Lake. The current time is 11:45:00.

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.