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

The driving distance from Horn Lake, MS to Magee, MS is about 236.9 miles (381.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.6 miles (343.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 55m 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
236.95 mi
04h 27m
Flight
213.63 mi
343.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.63 mi
Kilometers
343.8 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.95 mi
Kilometers
381.33 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Magee
Thu, Apr 23, 5:14 AM CDT
Return by in Horn Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 9:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Horn Lake
2026-04-23T00:46
Arrive Magee
Thu, Apr 23, 5:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 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
8:04 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
Vaiden
MS

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

From Horn Lake
118.7 mi
02h 13m
To Magee
118.2 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    193.5 mi · 3 hr 29 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg

    1.5 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South

    34.5 mi · 42 min · Highway 49 South

  9. 9

    Turn right

    37 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on New Galilee Road

    1274 ft · 20 sec · New Galilee Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Sanitorium Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Sanitorium Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Sanatorium Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Sanatorium Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue Northwest

    45 m · 6 sec · 1st Avenue Northwest

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue Northwest

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson
194 mi · 82%
Highway 49 South
34.5 mi · 15%
Sanatorium Road
3.06 mi · 1%
Goodman Road West
1.82 mi · 1%
Sanitorium Road
1.08 mi
I 20 East
0.93 mi
Longest Stretch

Jackson

Merge slight left

194 mi · 03h 29m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
213.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vaiden
02h 13m from Horn Lake
Leave By
8:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Horn Lake and Sunny near Magee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 236.9 miles (381.3 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?

Vaiden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.7 miles from Horn Lake and 118.2 miles from Magee.

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

The direct path is about 213.6 miles (343.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 8:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.66 one way or $63.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vaiden

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

45 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Horn Lake and Magee. Straight-line distance: 213.63 mi (343.8 km).

Horn Lake

#1 Horn Lake

City in De Soto County, Mississippi, United States

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

#2 Magee

City in Simpson County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population4,094
Coordinates31.8737700, -89.7336900
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Start: Horn Lake (-90.03481, 34.95537)
End: Magee (-89.73369, 31.87377)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.36 gal
31.65 L · about $31.66
Round trip
$63.32
16.72 gal · 63.3 L
Estimated CO2
74.3 kg one way
Round trip: 148.6 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.66 $63.32
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.61 $71.21
Premium $4.63 $38.67 $77.33
Diesel $5.42 $45.27 $90.54

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 Magee. The current time is 00:46:28.

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.