How far is Horn Lake, MS from Vicksburg, MS?
The driving distance from Horn Lake, MS to Vicksburg, MS is about 234.3 miles (377 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 42m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Carroll County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Horn Lake and Vicksburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Horn Lake and Vicksburg.
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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
183.9 mi · 3 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 220 South: West Jackson
1849 ft · 45 sec
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North: Yazoo City
1641 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 49 North: Yazoo City
92 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Medgar Evers Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Medgar Evers Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward NTP
1490 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Natchez Trace Parkway
6.4 mi · 10 min · Natchez Trace Parkway
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Take the ramp left toward 20
1234 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
29 mi · 31 min
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Merge slight right
2015 ft · 29 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Vicksburg
2265 ft · 55 sec
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Turn straight onto East Clay Street
2 mi · 3 min · East Clay Street
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Turn right onto Cherry Street
1066 ft · 48 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn right onto Jackson Street
19 m · 3 sec · Jackson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Horn Lake and Vicksburg.
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
184 mi · 03h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Horn Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Vicksburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Horn Lake to Vicksburg?
The road trip is about 234.3 miles (377 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?
Vaiden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.3 miles from Horn Lake and 116.9 miles from Vicksburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 8:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.32 one way or $62.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Horn Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Vicksburg.
Stop Ideas Near Vaiden
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 Vaiden.
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Yazoo City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Horn Lake and Vicksburg. Straight-line distance: 186.25 mi (299.74 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 Vicksburg
City in the US state of Mississippi
| Population | 21,351 |
| Coordinates | 32.3526500, -90.8778800 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vicksburg (-90.87788, 32.35265)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 377 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
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 | $31.32 | $62.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $35.22 | $70.44 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $38.25 | $76.50 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $44.78 | $89.56 |
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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