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

The driving distance from Horn Lake, MS to Clarksdale, MS is about 67 miles (107.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
66.97 mi
01h 25m
Flight
60.44 mi
97.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.44 mi
Kilometers
97.27 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.97 mi
Kilometers
107.78 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksdale
Wed, Apr 15, 4:35 PM CDT
Return by in Horn Lake
Wed, Apr 15, 6:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Horn Lake
2026-04-15T15:09
Arrive Clarksdale
Wed, Apr 15, 4:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
Tunica
MS

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

From Horn Lake
33.5 mi
00h 42m
To Clarksdale
33.4 mi
00h 42m

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
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Camelot Road

    3031 ft · 2 min · Camelot Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Goodman Road West

    6 mi · 9 min · Goodman Road West

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    2362 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    57.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1743 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    85 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    2382 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · 4th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    600 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goodman Road West
63.9 mi · 95%
4th Street
1.89 mi · 3%
Camelot Road
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Goodman Road West

Merge slight left

57.2 mi · 01h 07m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
60.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tunica
00h 42m from Horn Lake
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Horn Lake and Partly Cloudy near Clarksdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67 miles (107.8 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Tunica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.5 miles from Horn Lake and 33.4 miles from Clarksdale.

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

The direct path is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.94 one way or $17.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tunica

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

58 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Horn Lake and Clarksdale. Straight-line distance: 60.44 mi (97.27 km).

Horn Lake

#1 Horn Lake

City in De Soto County, Mississippi, United States

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

#2 Clarksdale

City in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population14,470
Coordinates34.2001100, -90.5709300
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Horn Lake (-90.03481, 34.95537)
End: Clarksdale (-90.57093, 34.20011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.95 L · about $8.94
Round trip
$17.87
4.72 gal · 17.9 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.94 $17.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.05 $20.10
Premium $4.63 $10.92 $21.83
Diesel $5.42 $12.78 $25.56

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 Clarksdale. The current time is 15:09:13.

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.