How far is Horn Lake, MS from Holly Springs, MS?

The driving distance from Horn Lake, MS to Holly Springs, MS is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.64 mi
00h 51m
Flight
35.67 mi
57.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.67 mi
Kilometers
57.41 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.64 mi
Kilometers
65.41 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holly Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 6:44 AM CDT
Return by in Horn Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 7:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Horn Lake
2026-04-19T05:53
Arrive Holly Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 6:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
Byhalia
MS

Town in Marshall County, Mississippi, United States

From Horn Lake
20.3 mi
00h 25m
To Holly Springs
20.3 mi
00h 25m

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

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Horn Lake and Holly Springs.

  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

    27.7 mi · 30 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 4, MS 7: Oxford, Holly Springs

    1088 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    41 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Van Dorn Avenue

    688 ft · 19 sec · West Van Dorn Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Memphis Street

    9 m · 1 sec · North Memphis Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Memphis Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goodman Road West
38.2 mi · 94%
Hurt Road
0.51 mi · 1%
MS 4
0.23 mi · 1%
West Van Dorn Avenue
0.13 mi
Camelot Road
0.04 mi
North Memphis Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Goodman Road West

Merge slight left

27.7 mi · 00h 30m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
35.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byhalia
00h 25m from Horn Lake
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Horn Lake and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Holly Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Horn Lake to Holly Springs?

The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Byhalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Horn Lake and 20.3 miles from Holly Springs.

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

The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.42 one way or $10.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Horn Lake and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Holly Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Byhalia

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

44 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Horn Lake and Holly Springs. Straight-line distance: 35.67 mi (57.41 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 Holly Springs

City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States

Population7,610
Coordinates34.7676000, -89.4486900
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Horn Lake (-90.03481, 34.95537)
End: Holly Springs (-89.44869, 34.7676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.43 L · about $5.42
Round trip
$10.83
2.86 gal · 10.86 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.42 $10.83
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.09 $12.18
Premium $4.63 $6.61 $13.23
Diesel $5.42 $7.74 $15.49

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 Holly Springs. The current time is 05:53:12.

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.