How far is Columbia, MS from Horn Lake, MS?
The driving distance from Columbia, MS to Horn Lake, MS is about 279.5 miles (449.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 256.1 miles (412.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Holmes County, Mississippi
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Horn Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Horn Lake.
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Start on Pittman Street
15 m · 2 sec · Pittman Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
660 ft · 23 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
22 mi · 33 min
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Turn slight right
28.2 mi · 42 min
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Take the ramp sharp left
886 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
27.3 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right
862 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Jackson
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
193.7 mi · 3 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake, Olive Branch
1582 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Memphis
58 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Goodman Road West
2.1 mi · 4 min · Goodman Road West
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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 Columbia and Horn Lake.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Jackson
Merge slight left
194 mi · 03h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Columbia and 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 Columbia to Horn Lake?
The road trip is about 279.5 miles (449.8 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?
Durant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.6 miles from Columbia and 139.9 miles from Horn Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 256.1 miles (412.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.34 one way or $74.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Horn Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Durant
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 Durant.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Horn Lake. Straight-line distance: 256.14 mi (412.22 km).
#1 Columbia
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 5,850 |
| Coordinates | 31.2518400, -89.8375800 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| 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: 450 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $37.34 | $74.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $41.99 | $83.99 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $45.60 | $91.21 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $53.39 | $106.78 |
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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