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

The driving distance from Horn Lake, MS to Brookhaven, MS is about 251 miles (403.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.4 miles (377.3 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.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
250.98 mi
04h 36m
Flight
234.46 mi
377.32 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.46 mi
Kilometers
377.32 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.98 mi
Kilometers
403.92 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Fri, Apr 17, 11:57 AM CDT
Return by in Horn Lake
Fri, Apr 17, 4:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Horn Lake
2026-04-17T07:20
Arrive Brookhaven
Fri, Apr 17, 11:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 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
7:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Horn Lake
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West
MS

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

From Horn Lake
125.8 mi
02h 18m
To Brookhaven
125.2 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Goodman Road West

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward Jackson

    2237 ft · 54 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    195.8 mi · 3 hr 32 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans

    49.3 mi · 53 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    672 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    102 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Dunn-Ratcliff Road Northwest

    138 m · 10 sec · Dunn-Ratcliff Road Northwest

  10. 10

    Continue on Union St Extended Northeast

    1.6 km · 2 min · Union St Extended Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    2365 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Schwem Avenue

    681 ft · 17 sec · Schwem Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Monticello Street

    2704 ft · 60 sec · West Monticello Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Monticello Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson
196 mi · 78%
I 55 South
49.5 mi · 20%
Goodman Road West
1.82 mi · 1%
Union St Extended Northeast
0.99 mi
West Monticello Street
0.51 mi
Hurt Road
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

Jackson

Merge slight left

196 mi · 03h 32m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
234.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West
02h 18m from Horn Lake
Leave By
7:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Horn Lake and Mostly Sunny near Brookhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 251 miles (403.9 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?

West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.8 miles from Horn Lake and 125.2 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 234.4 miles (377.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 $33.55 one way or $67.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Horn Lake and Mostly Sunny near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near West

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

51 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Union Station

107 mi away
300 W. Capital Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Horn Lake and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 234.46 mi (377.32 km).

Horn Lake

#1 Horn Lake

City in De Soto County, Mississippi, United States

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

#2 Brookhaven

City in Mississippi, United States

Population11,861
Coordinates31.5790600, -90.4406500
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: Horn Lake (-90.03481, 34.95537)
End: Brookhaven (-90.44065, 31.57906)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 404 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.86 gal
33.53 L · about $33.55
Round trip
$67.11
17.72 gal · 67.06 L
Estimated CO2
78.7 kg one way
Round trip: 157.5 kg / 347 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $33.55 $67.11
Mid-grade $4.26 $37.73 $75.47
Premium $4.63 $40.98 $81.96
Diesel $5.42 $47.98 $95.95

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Horn Lake and Brookhaven. The current time is 07:20:53.

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.