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

The driving distance from Fulton, MS to Horn Lake, MS is about 116 miles (186.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
116.03 mi
02h 13m
Flight
103.73 mi
166.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.73 mi
Kilometers
166.94 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.03 mi
Kilometers
186.74 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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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 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Horn Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 AM CDT
Return by in Fulton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fulton
2026-04-23T00:02
Arrive Horn Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fulton
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Hickory Flat
MS

Human settlement in Benton County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Fulton
58 mi
01h 06m
To Horn Lake
58 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Cummings Street

    37 m · 9 sec · North Cummings Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2385 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Adams Street

    2 mi · 4 min · South Adams Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward Tupelo

    1859 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    102.1 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 302: Olive Branch Southaven

    952 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    60 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Goodman Road

    10.4 mi · 16 min · Goodman Road

  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 Fulton and Horn Lake.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tupelo
102 mi · 88%
Goodman Road
10.4 mi · 9%
South Adams Street
1.99 mi · 2%
Hurt Road
0.51 mi
West Main Street
0.45 mi
MS 302
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Tupelo

Merge slight left

102 mi · 01h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
103.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hickory Flat
01h 06m from Fulton
Leave By
2:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fulton 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 Fulton to Horn Lake?

The road trip is about 116 miles (186.7 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Hickory Flat is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58 miles from Fulton and 58 miles from Horn Lake.

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

The direct path is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 2:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.49 one way or $30.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fulton and Sunny near Horn Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Hickory Flat

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

98 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fulton and Horn Lake. Straight-line distance: 103.73 mi (166.94 km).

Fulton

#1 Fulton

City in and county seat of Itawamba County, Mississippi

Population3,846
Coordinates34.2739900, -88.4092100
Altitude104
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: Fulton (-88.40921, 34.27399)
End: Horn Lake (-90.03481, 34.95537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.09 gal
15.5 L · about $15.49
Round trip
$30.98
8.18 gal · 31 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.7 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.49 $30.98
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.42 $34.84
Premium $4.63 $18.92 $37.83
Diesel $5.42 $22.15 $44.29

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fulton and Horn Lake. The current time is 00:02:04.

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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.