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

The driving distance from Horn Lake, MS to Amory, MS is about 127.4 miles (205 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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
127.39 mi
02h 31m
Flight
110.74 mi
178.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.74 mi
Kilometers
178.22 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.39 mi
Kilometers
205.02 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amory
Wed, Apr 15, 5:39 PM CDT
Return by in Horn Lake
Wed, Apr 15, 8:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Horn Lake
2026-04-15T15:07
Arrive Amory
Wed, Apr 15, 5:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Horn Lake
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
Myrtle
MS

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

From Horn Lake
63.7 mi
01h 15m
To Amory
63.7 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
85°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Camelot Road

    59 m · 14 sec · Camelot Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hurt Road

    2690 ft · 2 min · Hurt Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Goodman Road West

    10.2 mi · 16 min · Goodman Road West

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1837 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    83.4 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45:south: Tupelo

    2228 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    12.6 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 South, US 278 East: Nettleton

    10.8 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278 East, MS 41 North: Amory, Okalona

    1271 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto US 278 East: Amory

    8.5 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1922 ft · 40 sec · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South

    14 m · 2 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goodman Road West
93.9 mi · 74%
US 45
13 mi · 10%
US 45 South
10.8 mi · 8%
US 278 East
8.72 mi · 7%
Hurt Road
0.51 mi
South Main Street
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

Goodman Road West

Merge slight left

83.4 mi · 01h 29m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
110.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Myrtle
01h 15m from Horn Lake
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Horn Lake and Sunny near Amory.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127.4 miles (205 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Myrtle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.7 miles from Horn Lake and 63.7 miles from Amory.

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

The direct path is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.04 one way or $34.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Horn Lake and Sunny near Amory.

Stop Ideas Near Myrtle

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

107 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Horn Lake and Amory. Straight-line distance: 110.74 mi (178.22 km).

Horn Lake

#1 Horn Lake

City in De Soto County, Mississippi, United States

Population27,282
Coordinates34.9553700, -90.0348100
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Amory

#2 Amory

City in Monroe County, Mississippi

Population6,714
Coordinates33.9842800, -88.4881000
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Horn Lake (-90.03481, 34.95537)
End: Amory (-88.4881, 33.98428)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.5 gal
17.02 L · about $17.04
Round trip
$34.08
9 gal · 34.04 L
Estimated CO2
40 kg one way
Round trip: 80 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.04 $34.08
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.17 $38.33
Premium $4.63 $20.81 $41.63
Diesel $5.42 $24.37 $48.74

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Horn Lake and Amory. The current time is 15:07:51.

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.