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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.02 mi
01h 27m
Flight
50.14 mi
80.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.14 mi
Kilometers
80.69 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.02 mi
Kilometers
117.51 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford
Wed, Apr 29, 3:23 PM CDT
Return by in Horn Lake
Wed, Apr 29, 4:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Horn Lake
2026-04-29T13:56
Arrive Oxford
Wed, Apr 29, 3:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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
Como
MS

Town in Mississippi, United States

From Horn Lake
36.5 mi
00h 43m
To Oxford
36.5 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

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.

  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

    45.3 mi · 49 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1192 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    100 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Merge left

    23.4 mi · 28 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard

    763 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Lamar Boulevard

    65 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward South Lamar Boulevard

    78 m · 15 sec · South Lamar Boulevard

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto South Lamar Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Lamar Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Courthouse Square

    114 m · 17 sec · Courthouse Square

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Courthouse Square

    53 m · 13 sec · Courthouse Square

  15. 15

    Continue on Courthouse Square

    41 m · 6 sec · Courthouse Square

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson
69.4 mi · 95%
Goodman Road West
1.82 mi · 2%
South Lamar Boulevard
0.91 mi · 1%
Hurt Road
0.51 mi · 1%
Lamar Boulevard
0.19 mi
Courthouse Square
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

Jackson

Merge slight left

45.3 mi · 00h 49m

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
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
50.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Como
00h 43m from Horn Lake
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Central Station

70 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Greenwood

113 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Horn Lake and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 50.14 mi (80.69 km).

Horn Lake

#1 Horn Lake

City in De Soto County, Mississippi, United States

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

#2 Oxford

City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population22,314
Coordinates34.3665000, -89.5192500
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: Horn Lake (-90.03481, 34.95537)
End: Oxford (-89.51925, 34.3665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.75 L · about $9.77
Round trip
$19.54
5.16 gal · 19.5 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Horn Lake and Oxford. The current time is 13:56:12.

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.