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

The driving distance from Kosciusko, MS to Horn Lake, MS is about 141.7 miles (228 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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
141.65 mi
02h 14m
Flight
133.55 mi
214.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.55 mi
Kilometers
214.93 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.65 mi
Kilometers
227.96 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Horn Lake
Thu, Apr 16, 5:02 AM CDT
Return by in Kosciusko
Thu, Apr 16, 7:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kosciusko
2026-04-16T02:48
Arrive Horn Lake
Thu, Apr 16, 5:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kosciusko
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
Oakland
MS

Town in Yalobusha County, Mississippi

From Kosciusko
70.8 mi
01h 07m
To Horn Lake
70.9 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Jefferson Street

    31 m · 3 sec · East Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Jackson Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Jackson Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    22.4 mi · 33 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1354 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    113.8 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  6. 6

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

    1582 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Memphis

    58 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Goodman Road West

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Goodman Road West

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Hurt Road

    2690 ft · 2 min · Hurt Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Camelot Road

    59 m · 9 sec · Camelot Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Camelot Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kosciusko 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Jackson Street
138 mi · 98%
Goodman Road West
2.08 mi · 1%
Hurt Road
0.51 mi
Southaven
0.3 mi
Camelot Road
0.04 mi
Memphis
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

North Jackson Street

Merge slight left

114 mi · 02h 02m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
133.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
01h 07m from Kosciusko
Leave By
2:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kosciusko and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Horn Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 141.7 miles (228 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.8 miles from Kosciusko and 70.9 miles from Horn Lake.

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

The direct path is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 2:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.94 one way or $37.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kosciusko and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Horn Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Oakland

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

64 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kosciusko and Horn Lake. Straight-line distance: 133.55 mi (214.93 km).

Kosciusko

#1 Kosciusko

City in Mississippi, United States

Population6,615
Coordinates33.0580000, -89.5895600
Altitude147
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 Jefferson Street (-89.589556, 33.057682)
End: Camelot Road (-90.034826, 34.955344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5 gal
18.92 L · about $18.94
Round trip
$37.87
10 gal · 37.84 L
Estimated CO2
44.4 kg one way
Round trip: 88.9 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.94 $37.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.30 $42.59
Premium $4.63 $23.13 $46.25
Diesel $5.42 $27.08 $54.15

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Kosciusko and Horn Lake. The current time is 02:48:22.

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.