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

The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Horn Lake, MS is about 197.7 miles (318.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.7 miles (295.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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
197.63 mi
02h 56m
Flight
183.76 mi
295.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.76 mi
Kilometers
295.73 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.63 mi
Kilometers
318.05 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Horn Lake
Tue, May 12, 8:38 PM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Tue, May 12, 11:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-05-12T17:42
Arrive Horn Lake
Tue, May 12, 8:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Duck Hill
MS

Town in Montgomery County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Jackson
98.4 mi
01h 28m
To Horn Lake
99.2 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Pearl Street

    138 m · 15 sec · East Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Lamar Street

    115 m · 10 sec · South Lamar Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Capitol Street

    2 m · 1 sec · East Capitol Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto East Capitol Street

    554 ft · 11 sec · East Capitol Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Capitol Street

    16 m · 1 sec · East Capitol Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto East Capitol Street

    1139 ft · 31 sec · East Capitol Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North State Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Old Canton Road

    810 ft · 16 sec · Old Canton Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lakeland Drive

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lakeland Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2056 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    189.3 mi · 3 hr 24 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake, Olive Branch

    1582 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Memphis

    58 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Goodman Road West

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Goodman Road West

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hurt Road

    2690 ft · 2 min · Hurt Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Camelot Road

    59 m · 9 sec · Camelot Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Camelot Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lakeland Drive
190 mi · 96%
North State Street
2.27 mi · 1%
Goodman Road West
2.08 mi · 1%
Hurt Road
0.51 mi
East Capitol Street
0.33 mi
Southaven
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Lakeland Drive

Merge slight left

189 mi · 03h 24m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
183.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duck Hill
01h 28m from Jackson
Leave By
12:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jackson 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 Jackson to Horn Lake?

The road trip is about 197.7 miles (318.1 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Duck Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.4 miles from Jackson and 99.2 miles from Horn Lake.

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

The direct path is about 183.7 miles (295.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 12:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.40 one way or $52.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Duck Hill

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

45 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

109 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Horn Lake. Straight-line distance: 183.76 mi (295.73 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

Population157,821
Coordinates32.2987600, -90.1848100
Altitude85
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: East Pearl Street (-90.184815, 32.298733)
End: Camelot Road (-90.034826, 34.955344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.97 gal
26.4 L · about $26.40
Round trip
$52.79
13.94 gal · 52.8 L
Estimated CO2
61.9 kg one way
Round trip: 123.9 kg / 273 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.40 $52.79
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.69 $59.37
Premium $4.63 $32.24 $64.47
Diesel $5.42 $37.74 $75.49

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Horn Lake. The current time is 17:42:13.

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.