How far is Holly Springs, MS from Horn Lake, MS?
The driving distance from Holly Springs, MS to Horn Lake, MS is about 279 miles (449 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 251.5 miles (404.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.
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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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Patchy Fog
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holly Springs and Horn Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holly Springs and Horn Lake.
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Start on Holly Springs Road
3166 ft · 2 min · Holly Springs Road
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Turn right onto John Dunaway Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · John Dunaway Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ranch Road
2896 ft · 2 min · Ranch Road
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Turn sharp left
18.1 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto Elliot Street
105 m · 22 sec · Elliot Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Street
29 m · 5 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto Thomas E Jolly Drive
1.6 km · 3 min · Thomas E Jolly Drive
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Turn slight right onto MS 27
69 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight
35.7 mi · 49 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
49 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North, US 51 North
1780 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
19.7 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis
194.2 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 Holly Springs 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.
Grenada
Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Holly Springs and Partly Cloudy near Horn Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Holly Springs to Horn Lake?
The road trip is about 279 miles (449 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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 140 miles from Holly Springs and 139 miles from Horn Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 251.5 miles (404.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 7:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.30 one way or $74.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Holly Springs and Partly Cloudy 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 Holly Springs and Horn Lake. Straight-line distance: 251.49 mi (404.74 km).
#1 Holly Springs
City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 7,684 |
| Coordinates | 31.3157300, -89.9778600 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| 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: 449 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $37.30 | $74.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $41.95 | $83.90 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $45.56 | $91.11 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $53.34 | $106.68 |
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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