How far is Gulf Hills, MS from Horn Lake, MS?

The driving distance from Gulf Hills, MS to Horn Lake, MS is about 358.5 miles (576.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 320.3 miles (515.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
358.44 mi
06h 59m
Flight
320.23 mi
515.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
320.23 mi
Kilometers
515.36 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
358.44 mi
Kilometers
576.86 km
Drive Time
06h 59m

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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 06h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Horn Lake
Sat, Apr 18, 12:51 PM CDT
Return by in Gulf Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 7:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gulf Hills
2026-04-18T05:52
Arrive Horn Lake
Sat, Apr 18, 12:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:59 PM to 2:29 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gulf Hills
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Madison
MS

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Gulf Hills
179.5 mi
03h 29m
To Horn Lake
178.9 mi
03h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gulf Hills and Horn Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on West el Bonito Drive

    1176 ft · 55 sec · West el Bonito Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Shore Drive

    569 ft · 25 sec · Shore Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Shore Drive

    58 m · 8 sec · Shore Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Ridge Road

    1251 ft · 58 sec · Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    88 m · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Hugh Seymour Lane

    986 ft · 49 sec · Hugh Seymour Lane

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Washington Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1950 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 110, MS 15, MS 67: Biloxi, Keesler Air Force Base

    843 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    969 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on MS 15, MS 67: MS 15, MS 67

    2203 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

    20.4 mi · 24 min · Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson

    2209 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    39.8 mi · 47 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    10.3 mi · 16 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1077 ft · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    193.7 mi · 3 hr 30 min

  27. 27

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

    1582 ft · 39 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Memphis

    58 m · 7 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Goodman Road West

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Goodman Road West

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Hurt Road

    2690 ft · 2 min · Hurt Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Camelot Road

    59 m · 9 sec · Camelot Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Camelot Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson
195 mi · 54%
US 49 North
124 mi · 34%
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
20.4 mi · 6%
Washington Avenue
4.04 mi · 1%
Goodman Road West
2.08 mi · 1%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 59m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.2 mi
320.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
03h 29m from Gulf Hills
Leave By
10:02 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Gulf Hills and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Horn Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gulf Hills to Horn Lake?

The road trip is about 358.5 miles (576.9 km) and usually takes 06h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.5 miles from Gulf Hills and 178.9 miles from Horn Lake.

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

The direct path is about 320.3 miles (515.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.91 one way or $95.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gulf Hills and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Horn Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Madison

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Hazlehurst station

72 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

73 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gulf Hills and Horn Lake. Straight-line distance: 320.23 mi (515.36 km).

Gulf Hills

#1 Gulf Hills

Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi

Population7,144
Coordinates30.4304800, -88.8422500
Altitude4
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: Gulf Hills (-88.84225, 30.43048)
End: Horn Lake (-90.03481, 34.95537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 577 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.65 gal
47.88 L · about $47.91
Round trip
$95.81
25.3 gal · 95.76 L
Estimated CO2
112.4 kg one way
Round trip: 224.8 kg / 496 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $47.91 $95.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $53.88 $107.75
Premium $4.63 $58.51 $117.01
Diesel $5.42 $68.50 $137.00

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Gulf Hills and Horn Lake. The current time is 05:52:11.

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.