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

The driving distance from Horn Lake, MS to Auburn, MS is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
104.69 mi
01h 37m
Flight
92.25 mi
148.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.25 mi
Kilometers
148.47 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.69 mi
Kilometers
168.48 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 7:07 AM CDT
Return by in Horn Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 8:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Horn Lake
2026-04-19T05:30
Arrive Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 7:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Potts Camp
MS

Town of the United States

From Horn Lake
49.7 mi
00h 48m
To Auburn
54.9 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    87.2 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Auburn Road

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    82 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Auburn Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Auburn Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto County Road 1438

    36 m · 5 sec · County Road 1438

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1438

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goodman Road West
97.8 mi · 93%
Auburn Road
1.2 mi · 1%
Hurt Road
0.51 mi
Camelot Road
0.04 mi
County Road 1438
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Goodman Road West

Merge slight left

87.2 mi · 01h 34m

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
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
92.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Potts Camp
00h 48m from Horn Lake
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Horn Lake and Rain Showers Likely near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Potts Camp is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.7 miles from Horn Lake and 54.9 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.97 one way or $27.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Horn Lake and Rain Showers Likely near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Potts Camp

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

87 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Horn Lake and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 92.25 mi (148.47 km).

Horn Lake

#1 Horn Lake

City in De Soto County, Mississippi, United States

Population27,282
Coordinates34.9553700, -90.0348100
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
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#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.

Population60,258
Coordinates34.2848300, -88.6317200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Camelot Road (-90.034826, 34.955344)
End: County Road 1438 (-88.631724, 34.285019)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.69 gal
13.98 L · about $13.97
Round trip
$27.95
7.38 gal · 27.96 L
Estimated CO2
32.8 kg one way
Round trip: 65.6 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.97 $27.95
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.72 $31.43
Premium $4.63 $17.07 $34.13
Diesel $5.42 $19.98 $39.96

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Horn Lake and Auburn. The current time is 05:30:14.

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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.