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

The driving distance from Hattiesburg, MS to Horn Lake, MS is about 285.3 miles (459.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 254.3 miles (409.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 47m 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
285.29 mi
04h 23m
Flight
254.36 mi
409.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
254.36 mi
Kilometers
409.35 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
285.29 mi
Kilometers
459.13 km
Drive Time
04h 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 04h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Horn Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 4:33 AM CDT
Return by in Hattiesburg
Thu, Apr 23, 8:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hattiesburg
2026-04-23T00:09
Arrive Horn Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 4:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 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
8:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hattiesburg
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 Hattiesburg
142.5 mi
02h 11m
To Horn Lake
142.8 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
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 Hattiesburg and Horn Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Pine Street

    8 m · 5 sec · East Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Highway 42

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Highway 42

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    615 ft · 12 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    69.9 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    193.7 mi · 3 hr 30 min

  13. 13

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

    1582 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Memphis

    58 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Goodman Road West

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Goodman Road West

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Hurt Road

    2690 ft · 2 min · Hurt Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Camelot Road

    59 m · 9 sec · Camelot Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Camelot Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hattiesburg 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson
195 mi · 68%
Old Highway 42
82.7 mi · 29%
Goodman Road West
2.08 mi · 1%
North Main Street
1.3 mi
Hurt Road
0.51 mi
Southaven
0.3 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
04h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
254.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goodman
02h 11m from Hattiesburg
Leave By
8:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hattiesburg 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 Hattiesburg to Horn Lake?

The road trip is about 285.3 miles (459.1 km) and usually takes 04h 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 142.5 miles from Hattiesburg and 142.8 miles from Horn Lake.

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

The direct path is about 254.3 miles (409.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 8:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.14 one way or $76.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hattiesburg and 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 Hattiesburg and Horn Lake. Straight-line distance: 254.36 mi (409.35 km).

Hattiesburg

#1 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

Population45,806
Coordinates31.3271200, -89.2903400
Altitude52
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: East Pine Street (-89.290316, 31.327101)
End: Camelot Road (-90.034826, 34.955344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 459 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.07 gal
38.11 L · about $38.14
Round trip
$76.27
20.14 gal · 76.22 L
Estimated CO2
89.5 kg one way
Round trip: 179 kg / 395 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $38.14 $76.27
Mid-grade $4.26 $42.89 $85.78
Premium $4.63 $46.57 $93.15
Diesel $5.42 $54.53 $109.06

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 Hattiesburg and Horn Lake. The current time is 00:09:38.

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.