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

The driving distance from Louisville, MS to Horn Lake, MS is about 171.9 miles (276.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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
171.87 mi
02h 47m
Flight
138.42 mi
222.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.42 mi
Kilometers
222.77 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.87 mi
Kilometers
276.6 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Horn Lake
Wed, Apr 15, 9:43 PM CDT
Return by in Louisville
Thu, Apr 16, 12:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Louisville
2026-04-15T18:56
Arrive Horn Lake
Wed, Apr 15, 9:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Louisville
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
Grenada
MS

City in Mississippi

From Louisville
86.3 mi
01h 23m
To Horn Lake
85.6 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on MS-14/West Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · MS-14/West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    13.4 mi · 20 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1051 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    15.9 mi · 28 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1771 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    32.2 mi · 38 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1868 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    103.3 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  10. 10

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

    1582 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Memphis

    58 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Goodman Road West

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Goodman Road West

  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 Louisville 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS-14/West Main Street
138 mi · 80%
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

MS-14/West Main Street

Merge slight left

103 mi · 01h 51m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.5 mi
138.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grenada
01h 23m from Louisville
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Louisville and Partly Cloudy near Horn Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 171.9 miles (276.6 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Grenada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.3 miles from Louisville and 85.6 miles from Horn Lake.

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

The direct path is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.99 one way or $45.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Louisville and Partly Cloudy near Horn Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Grenada

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

44 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Horn Lake. Straight-line distance: 138.42 mi (222.77 km).

Louisville

#1 Louisville

City in Winston County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population5,926
Coordinates33.1237400, -89.0550600
Altitude174
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: West Main Street (-89.055056, 33.123513)
End: Camelot Road (-90.034826, 34.955344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.07 gal
22.96 L · about $22.99
Round trip
$45.97
12.14 gal · 45.92 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.9 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.99 $45.97
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.85 $51.70
Premium $4.63 $28.07 $56.15
Diesel $5.42 $32.87 $65.74

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Louisville and Horn Lake. The current time is 18:56:11.

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.