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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
289.98 mi
05h 39m
Flight
240.41 mi
386.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
240.41 mi
Kilometers
386.91 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.98 mi
Kilometers
466.67 km
Drive Time
05h 39m

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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 05h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waynesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM CDT
Return by in Horn Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 7:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Horn Lake
2026-04-22T20:04
Arrive Waynesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:40 AM to 1:40 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:40 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

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
West Point
MS

Federal service academy in West Point, New York, United States

From Horn Lake
145.2 mi
02h 49m
To Waynesboro
144.8 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

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.

  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

    10.2 mi · 16 min · Goodman Road West

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1837 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    83.4 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  6. 6

    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 straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

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    2.2 mi · 2 min

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    1.5 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 49 sec

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    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

    54.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 45 Aiternate

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    18.8 mi · 22 min

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    Continue straight

    1872 ft · 25 sec

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    1651 ft · 22 sec

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    9.1 mi · 11 min

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    5.5 mi · 6 min

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    2.7 mi · 3 min

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    1.7 mi · 2 min

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    3.9 mi · 5 min

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    9.8 mi · 11 min

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    2 mi · 2 min

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    1.1 km · 47 sec

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    Turn right

    3.4 mi · 6 min

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    Turn right onto Azalea Drive

    1427 ft · 28 sec · Azalea Drive

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    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Azalea Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 45 Aiternate
115 mi · 40%
Goodman Road West
93.9 mi · 32%
US Highway 45 Alternate
54.7 mi · 19%
US 45
21.7 mi · 7%
Hurt Road
0.51 mi
Azalea Drive
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.6 mi
240.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Point
02h 49m from Horn Lake
Leave By
5:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

111 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Horn Lake and Waynesboro. Straight-line distance: 240.41 mi (386.91 km).

Horn Lake

#1 Horn Lake

City in De Soto County, Mississippi, United States

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

#2 Waynesboro

City in Mississippi

Population4,866
Coordinates31.6748800, -88.6461500
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Horn Lake (-90.03481, 34.95537)
End: Waynesboro (-88.64615, 31.67488)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 467 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
10.23 gal
38.73 L · about $38.74
Round trip
$77.48
20.46 gal · 77.46 L
Estimated CO2
90.9 kg one way
Round trip: 181.8 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Horn Lake and Waynesboro. The current time is 20:04:08.

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.