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

The driving distance from Horn Lake, MS to McComb, MS is about 274.7 miles (442.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 257.6 miles (414.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
274.7 mi
05h 01m
Flight
257.58 mi
414.54 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
257.58 mi
Kilometers
414.54 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.7 mi
Kilometers
442.09 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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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 05h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McComb
Mon, May 4, 9:37 AM CDT
Return by in Horn Lake
Mon, May 4, 2:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Horn Lake
2026-05-04T04:35
Arrive McComb
Mon, May 4, 9:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 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
6:56 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
137.6 mi
02h 30m
To McComb
137.1 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    73.4 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    943 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Smithdale Road

    3228 ft · 1 min · Smithdale Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Northwest Street

    2059 ft · 35 sec · Northwest Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Mississippi Street

    1731 ft · 29 sec · Mississippi Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Jackson Avenue

    2090 ft · 36 sec · Jackson Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto West Georgia Avenue

    1840 ft · 36 sec · West Georgia Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    2398 ft · 50 sec · North Broadway Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    45 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson
196 mi · 71%
I 55 South
73.5 mi · 27%
Goodman Road West
1.82 mi · 1%
Smithdale Road
0.61 mi
Hurt Road
0.51 mi
North Broadway Street
0.45 mi
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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
257.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Durant
02h 30m from Horn Lake
Leave By
6:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Horn Lake and Sunny near McComb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 274.7 miles (442.1 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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 137.6 miles from Horn Lake and 137.1 miles from McComb.

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

The direct path is about 257.6 miles (414.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 6:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.70 one way or $73.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 McComb. Straight-line distance: 257.58 mi (414.54 km).

Horn Lake

#1 Horn Lake

City in De Soto County, Mississippi, United States

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

#2 McComb

City in Mississippi, United States

Population12,813
Coordinates31.2437900, -90.4531500
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Horn Lake (-90.03481, 34.95537)
End: McComb (-90.45315, 31.24379)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 442 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.69 gal
36.69 L · about $36.70
Round trip
$73.39
19.38 gal · 73.38 L
Estimated CO2
86.1 kg one way
Round trip: 172.2 kg / 380 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $36.70 $73.39
Mid-grade $4.26 $41.27 $82.54
Premium $4.63 $44.82 $89.63
Diesel $5.42 $52.47 $104.94

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Horn Lake and McComb. The current time is 04:35:30.

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.