How far is Horn Lake, MS from Waynesboro, MS?
The driving distance from Horn Lake, MS to Waynesboro, MS is about 290 miles (466.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 240.4 miles (386.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 19m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 39m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Horn Lake and Waynesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Horn Lake and Waynesboro.
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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
10.2 mi · 16 min · Goodman Road West
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Take the ramp slight right
1837 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
83.4 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45:south: Tupelo
2228 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 17 min
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Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
54.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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60.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 45 Aiternate
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18.8 mi · 22 min
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Turn right
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Turn right onto Azalea Drive
1427 ft · 28 sec · Azalea Drive
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0 m · 1 sec · Azalea Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Horn Lake and Waynesboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Horn Lake and Partly Sunny near Waynesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Horn Lake to Waynesboro?
The road trip is about 290 miles (466.7 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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?
West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.2 miles from Horn Lake and 144.8 miles from Waynesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 240.4 miles (386.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.6 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 5:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.74 one way or $77.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Horn Lake and Partly Sunny near Waynesboro.
Stop Ideas Near West Point
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 West Point.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Horn Lake and Waynesboro. Straight-line distance: 240.41 mi (386.91 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 Waynesboro
City in Mississippi
| Population | 4,866 |
| Coordinates | 31.6748800, -88.6461500 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waynesboro (-88.64615, 31.67488)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 467 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $38.74 | $77.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $43.57 | $87.14 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $47.31 | $94.63 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $55.40 | $110.79 |
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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