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

The driving distance from Horn Lake, MS to Richland, MS is about 157.7 miles (253.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.2 miles (214.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.68 mi
03h 32m
Flight
133.22 mi
214.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.22 mi
Kilometers
214.4 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.68 mi
Kilometers
253.76 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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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 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richland
Sun, Apr 19, 10:27 AM CDT
Return by in Horn Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 2:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Horn Lake
2026-04-19T06:54
Arrive Richland
Sun, Apr 19, 10:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 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
9:54 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tutwiler
MS

City in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Horn Lake
78.9 mi
01h 46m
To Richland
78.7 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Camelot Road

    3031 ft · 2 min · Camelot Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Goodman Road West

    6 mi · 9 min · Goodman Road West

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    2362 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    60.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    13.9 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Highway 49

    14.6 mi · 22 min · Highway 49

  7. 7

    Continue on East Street

    60.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · East Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Logger Lake Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Logger Lake Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Front Road

    1124 ft · 49 sec · Front Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Front Road

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goodman Road West
80.8 mi · 51%
East Street
60.1 mi · 38%
Highway 49
14.6 mi · 9%
Logger Lake Road
1.41 mi · 1%
Camelot Road
0.57 mi
Front Road
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Goodman Road West

Merge slight left

60.5 mi · 01h 10m

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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
133.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tutwiler
01h 46m from Horn Lake
Leave By
9:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Horn Lake and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Richland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.7 miles (253.8 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Tutwiler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Horn Lake and 78.7 miles from Richland.

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

The direct path is about 133.2 miles (214.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 9:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.06 one way or $42.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Horn Lake and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Richland.

Stop Ideas Near Tutwiler

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

60 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Horn Lake and Richland. Straight-line distance: 133.22 mi (214.4 km).

Horn Lake

#1 Horn Lake

City in De Soto County, Mississippi, United States

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

#2 Richland

City in Rankin County, Mississippi

Population7,270
Coordinates33.0642900, -90.4887000
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Horn Lake (-90.03481, 34.95537)
End: Richland (-90.4887, 33.06429)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.06 L · about $21.06
Round trip
$42.11
11.12 gal · 42.12 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.06 $42.11
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.68 $47.36
Premium $4.63 $25.72 $51.43
Diesel $5.42 $30.11 $60.21

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Horn Lake and Richland. The current time is 06:54:40.

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.