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

The driving distance from Horn Lake, MS to Holly Springs, MS is about 279.6 miles (450 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.5 miles (404.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
279.63 mi
05h 39m
Flight
251.49 mi
404.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.49 mi
Kilometers
404.74 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.63 mi
Kilometers
450.02 km
Drive Time
05h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holly Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 9:11 PM CDT
Return by in Horn Lake
Thu, Apr 16, 2:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Horn Lake
2026-04-15T15:32
Arrive Holly Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 9:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:39 AM to 1:39 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
5:42 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

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
Durant
MS

City in Holmes County, Mississippi

From Horn Lake
140.1 mi
02h 49m
To Holly Springs
139.6 mi
02h 49m

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
61°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

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

    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

    20.3 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51: Crystal Springs North, Utica

    1517 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    47 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    35.7 mi · 49 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Thomas E Jolly Drive

    1 mi · 3 min · West Thomas E Jolly Drive

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jefferson Street

    29 m · 6 sec · Jefferson Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Elliot Street

    105 m · 16 sec · Elliot Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Highway 587 Robin Wood Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Highway 587 Robin Wood Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Robin Wood Road

    15.1 mi · 27 min · Robin Wood Road

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto Ranch Road

    2896 ft · 2 min · Ranch Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto John Dunaway Road

    3050 ft · 2 min · John Dunaway Road

  18. 18

    Continue on John Dunaway Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · John Dunaway Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Holly Springs Road

    3166 ft · 2 min · Holly Springs Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holly Springs Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson
196 mi · 70%
US 51
38.8 mi · 14%
I 55 South
20.3 mi · 7%
Robin Wood Road
15.1 mi · 5%
Highway 587 Robin Wood Road
3.07 mi · 1%
Goodman Road West
1.82 mi · 1%
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
05h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
251.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Durant
02h 49m from Horn Lake
Leave By
5:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Horn Lake and Patchy Fog 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 279.6 miles (450 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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?

Durant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.1 miles from Horn Lake and 139.6 miles from Holly Springs.

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

The direct path is about 251.5 miles (404.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 5:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.38 one way or $74.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Horn Lake and Patchy Fog near Holly Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Durant

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

58 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Union Station

92 mi away
300 W. Capital Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Horn Lake and Holly Springs. Straight-line distance: 251.49 mi (404.74 km).

Horn Lake

#1 Horn Lake

City in De Soto County, Mississippi, United States

Population27,282
Coordinates34.9553700, -90.0348100
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Holly Springs

#2 Holly Springs

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

Population7,684
Coordinates31.3157300, -89.9778600
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Horn Lake (-90.03481, 34.95537)
End: Holly Springs (-89.97786, 31.31573)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 450 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.87 gal
37.35 L · about $37.38
Round trip
$74.76
19.74 gal · 74.7 L
Estimated CO2
87.7 kg one way
Round trip: 175.4 kg / 387 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $37.38 $74.76
Mid-grade $4.26 $42.04 $84.07
Premium $4.63 $45.65 $91.30
Diesel $5.42 $53.45 $106.89

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 Holly Springs. The current time is 15:32:35.

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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.