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

The driving distance from Horn Lake, MS to Meridian, MS is about 222.5 miles (358.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.7 miles (313.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m 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
222.5 mi
03h 48m
Flight
194.7 mi
313.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.7 mi
Kilometers
313.34 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.5 mi
Kilometers
358.08 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 AM CDT
Return by in Horn Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 5:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Horn Lake
2026-04-22T22:00
Arrive Meridian
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:24 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
Okolona
MS

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

From Horn Lake
119.4 mi
01h 54m
To Meridian
103.1 mi
01h 54m

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
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    83.4 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45:south: Tupelo

    2228 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

    54.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 45 Aiternate

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Old Highway 45 North

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Old Highway 45 North

  16. 16

    Continue on Dale Drive

    2985 ft · 55 sec · Dale Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Front Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Front Street

  18. 18

    Continue on 4th Street

    541 ft · 9 sec · 4th Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto 2nd Street

    2706 ft · 50 sec · 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 22nd Avenue

    947 ft · 29 sec · 22nd Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    986 ft · 26 sec · 8th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 25th Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · 25th Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goodman Road West
93.9 mi · 42%
US Highway 45 Aiternate
60.6 mi · 27%
US Highway 45 Alternate
54.7 mi · 25%
US 45
21.7 mi · 10%
Old Highway 45 North
4.77 mi · 2%
Front Street
0.67 mi
Longest Stretch

Goodman Road West

Merge slight left

83.4 mi · 01h 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
03h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
194.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Okolona
01h 54m from Horn Lake
Leave By
9:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Horn Lake and Partly Sunny near Meridian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 222.5 miles (358.1 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?

Okolona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.4 miles from Horn Lake and 103.1 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 194.7 miles (313.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 9:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.73 one way or $59.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Horn Lake and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 194.7 mi (313.34 km).

Horn Lake

#1 Horn Lake

City in De Soto County, Mississippi, United States

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

#2 Meridian

City in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States

Population36,011
Coordinates32.3643100, -88.7036600
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Start: Camelot Road (-90.034826, 34.955344)
End: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 358 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.85 gal
29.72 L · about $29.73
Round trip
$59.46
15.7 gal · 59.44 L
Estimated CO2
69.8 kg one way
Round trip: 139.5 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.73 $59.46
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.43 $66.87
Premium $4.63 $36.31 $72.61
Diesel $5.42 $42.51 $85.02

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 Meridian. The current time is 22:00:00.

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.