How far is Clarksdale, MS from Horn Lake, MS?
The driving distance from Clarksdale, MS to Horn Lake, MS is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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 01h 12m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Tunica 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 Clarksdale and Horn Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksdale and Horn Lake.
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Start on the route
600 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto 4th Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · 4th Street
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Continue straight
3179 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
31.8 mi · 37 min
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Continue straight
25.5 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right
1554 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
145 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Goodman Road West
5.8 mi · 9 min · Goodman Road West
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Turn right onto Camelot Road
3034 ft · 2 min · 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 Clarksdale and Horn Lake.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
4th Street
Merge slight left
31.8 mi · 00h 37m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksdale to Horn Lake?
The road trip is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Tunica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.5 miles from Clarksdale and 33.8 miles from Horn Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.98 one way or $17.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clarksdale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Horn Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Tunica
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 Tunica.
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksdale and Horn Lake. Straight-line distance: 60.44 mi (97.27 km).
#1 Clarksdale
City in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 14,470 |
| Coordinates | 34.2001100, -90.5709300 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| 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: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $8.98 | $17.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.09 | $20.19 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $10.96 | $21.92 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $12.83 | $25.67 |
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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