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

The driving distance from Houston, MS to Horn Lake, MS is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
113.79 mi
02h 27m
Flight
93.9 mi
151.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.9 mi
Kilometers
151.11 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.79 mi
Kilometers
183.13 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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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 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Horn Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 11:51 AM CDT
Return by in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-23T09:23
Arrive Horn Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 11:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Houston
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Hickory Flat
MS

Human settlement in Benton County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Houston
56.9 mi
01h 13m
To Horn Lake
56.9 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Hamilton Street

    91 m · 15 sec · East Hamilton Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Jackson Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Jackson Street

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 515 North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road 515 North

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    20 mi · 30 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    10.3 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    773 ft · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I-22 West, US 78 West: Memphis

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 302: Olive Branch Southaven

    952 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    60 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Goodman Road

    10.4 mi · 16 min · Goodman Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Hurt Road

    2690 ft · 2 min · Hurt Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Camelot Road

    59 m · 9 sec · Camelot Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Camelot Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-22 West
61.4 mi · 54%
Goodman Road
10.4 mi · 9%
County Road 515 North
8.83 mi · 8%
North Jackson Street
2.05 mi · 2%
Hurt Road
0.51 mi
MS 302
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

I-22 West

Continue straight

56.7 mi · 01h 01m

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
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
93.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hickory Flat
01h 13m from Houston
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Houston and Sunny near Horn Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Hickory Flat is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from Houston and 56.9 miles from Horn Lake.

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

The direct path is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.22 one way or $30.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Houston and Sunny near Horn Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Hickory Flat

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

98 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Horn Lake. Straight-line distance: 93.9 mi (151.11 km).

Houston

#1 Houston

Town in Mississippi

Population3,375
Coordinates33.8984500, -88.9992300
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Horn Lake

#2 Horn Lake

City in De Soto County, Mississippi, United States

Population27,282
Coordinates34.9553700, -90.0348100
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-88.99923, 33.89845)
End: Horn Lake (-90.03481, 34.95537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.2 L · about $15.22
Round trip
$30.45
8.04 gal · 30.4 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.22 $30.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.12 $34.24
Premium $4.63 $18.59 $37.18
Diesel $5.42 $21.77 $43.54

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 Houston and Horn Lake. The current time is 09:23:35.

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.