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

The driving distance from Horn Lake, MS to Madison, MS is about 184.9 miles (297.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.4 miles (277.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
184.9 mi
02h 42m
Flight
172.35 mi
277.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.35 mi
Kilometers
277.37 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.9 mi
Kilometers
297.56 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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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 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Wed, Apr 22, 11:02 PM CDT
Return by in Horn Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Horn Lake
2026-04-22T20:19
Arrive Madison
Wed, Apr 22, 11:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:06 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
Grenada
MS

City in Mississippi

From Horn Lake
92.2 mi
01h 21m
To Madison
92.6 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    179.6 mi · 3 hr 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 463: Madison

    1893 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    109 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    51 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2326 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Depot Drive

    11 m · 2 sec · Depot Drive

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson
180 mi · 97%
Goodman Road West
1.82 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.25 mi · 1%
Hurt Road
0.51 mi
MS 463
0.43 mi
Camelot Road
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Jackson

Merge slight left

180 mi · 03h 12m

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
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
172.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grenada
01h 21m from Horn Lake
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Horn Lake and Partly Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 184.9 miles (297.6 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Grenada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.2 miles from Horn Lake and 92.6 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 172.4 miles (277.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.73 one way or $49.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Grenada

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

44 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

117 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Horn Lake and Madison. Straight-line distance: 172.35 mi (277.37 km).

Horn Lake

#1 Horn Lake

City in De Soto County, Mississippi, United States

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

#2 Madison

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

Population25,701
Coordinates32.4618100, -90.1153600
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Camelot Road (-90.034826, 34.955344)
End: Depot Drive (-90.115346, 32.461805)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.53 gal
24.7 L · about $24.73
Round trip
$49.46
13.06 gal · 49.4 L
Estimated CO2
58 kg one way
Round trip: 116.1 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.73 $49.46
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.81 $55.62
Premium $4.63 $30.20 $60.40
Diesel $5.42 $35.36 $70.72

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Horn Lake and Madison. The current time is 20:19:55.

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.