How far is Horn Lake, MS from Oxford, MS?
The driving distance from Horn Lake, MS to Oxford, MS is about 73 miles (117.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Horn Lake and Oxford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Horn Lake and Oxford.
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Start on Camelot Road
59 m · 14 sec · Camelot Road
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Turn left onto Hurt Road
2690 ft · 2 min · Hurt Road
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Turn right onto Goodman Road West
1.8 mi · 3 min · Goodman Road West
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Take the ramp slight right toward Jackson
2237 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
45.3 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right
1192 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
100 m · 10 sec
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Merge left
23.4 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard
763 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Lamar Boulevard
65 m · 6 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward South Lamar Boulevard
78 m · 15 sec · South Lamar Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto South Lamar Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · South Lamar Boulevard
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Turn right onto Courthouse Square
114 m · 17 sec · Courthouse Square
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Turn left onto Courthouse Square
53 m · 13 sec · Courthouse Square
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Continue on Courthouse Square
41 m · 6 sec · Courthouse Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Horn Lake and Oxford.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Jackson
Merge slight left
45.3 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
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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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Horn Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oxford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Horn Lake to Oxford?
The road trip is about 73 miles (117.5 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Como is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Horn Lake and 36.5 miles from Oxford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 3:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.77 one way or $19.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Horn Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oxford.
Stop Ideas Near Como
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Como.
Central Station
Greenwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Horn Lake and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 50.14 mi (80.69 km).
#1 Horn Lake
City in De Soto County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 27,282 |
| Coordinates | 34.9553700, -90.0348100 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oxford
City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 22,314 |
| Coordinates | 34.3665000, -89.5192500 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oxford (-89.51925, 34.3665)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $9.77 | $19.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.99 | $21.98 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.93 | $23.87 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $13.97 | $27.94 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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