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

The driving distance from Ellisville, MS to Horn Lake, MS is about 283.2 miles (455.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.6 miles (380.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 46m 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
283.25 mi
05h 23m
Flight
236.57 mi
380.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.57 mi
Kilometers
380.72 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.25 mi
Kilometers
455.84 km
Drive Time
05h 23m

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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 05h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Horn Lake
Thu, Apr 30, 7:19 AM CDT
Return by in Ellisville
Thu, Apr 30, 12:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ellisville
2026-04-30T01:56
Arrive Horn Lake
Thu, Apr 30, 7:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:23 AM to 1:23 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
6:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ellisville
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
Goodman
MS

Town in Holmes County, Mississippi

From Ellisville
141.9 mi
02h 41m
To Horn Lake
141.4 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ivy Street

    138 m · 13 sec · Ivy Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Front Street

    110 m · 12 sec · Front Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Holly Street

    77 m · 8 sec · Holly Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Hill Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hill Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 84 West

    1235 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    20.9 mi · 24 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward US 49 North: Jackson

    1266 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    57 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    193.7 mi · 3 hr 30 min

  14. 14

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

    1582 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Memphis

    58 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Goodman Road West

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Goodman Road West

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hurt Road

    2690 ft · 2 min · Hurt Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Camelot Road

    59 m · 9 sec · Camelot Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Camelot Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson
195 mi · 69%
US 49 North
57.4 mi · 20%
Veterans Memorial Highway
20.9 mi · 7%
Goodman Road West
2.08 mi · 1%
Hill Street
0.92 mi
Hurt Road
0.51 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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.6 mi
236.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goodman
02h 41m from Ellisville
Leave By
6:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ellisville and Partly Sunny near Horn Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ellisville to Horn Lake?

The road trip is about 283.2 miles (455.8 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?

Goodman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.9 miles from Ellisville and 141.4 miles from Horn Lake.

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

The direct path is about 236.6 miles (380.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 6:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.83 one way or $75.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ellisville and Partly Sunny near Horn Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Goodman

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

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

RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Greenwood

66 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Union Station

79 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

116 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ellisville and Horn Lake. Straight-line distance: 236.57 mi (380.72 km).

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#1 Ellisville

City in Mississippi, United States

Population4,551
Coordinates31.6040500, -89.1956100
Altitude77
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: Ellisville (-89.19561, 31.60405)
End: Horn Lake (-90.03481, 34.95537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 456 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.99 gal
37.83 L · about $37.83
Round trip
$75.66
19.98 gal · 75.66 L
Estimated CO2
88.8 kg one way
Round trip: 177.6 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $37.83 $75.66
Mid-grade $4.26 $42.55 $85.09
Premium $4.63 $46.20 $92.41
Diesel $5.42 $54.10 $108.19

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Ellisville and Horn Lake. The current time is 01:56:30.

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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.