How far is Lucedale, MS from Horn Lake, MS?
The driving distance from Lucedale, MS to Horn Lake, MS is about 342.2 miles (550.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 290.8 miles (468 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 33m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Madison County, Mississippi, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lucedale and Horn Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lucedale and Horn Lake.
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Start on Commerce Street
55 m · 13 sec · Commerce Street
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Turn left onto Summer Street
53 m · 7 sec · Summer Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
5 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Turn left
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
22.8 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 59 North, US 98 West: Columbia, Laurel
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North, MS 42 West: Jackson
1123 ft · 39 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
69.9 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right
862 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Jackson
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
193.7 mi · 3 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake, Olive Branch
1582 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Memphis
58 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Goodman Road West
2.1 mi · 4 min · Goodman Road West
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Turn left onto Hurt Road
2690 ft · 2 min · Hurt Road
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Turn right onto Camelot Road
59 m · 9 sec · Camelot Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Camelot Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lucedale and Horn Lake.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Jackson
Merge slight left
194 mi · 03h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Areas Of Fog leaving Lucedale 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 Lucedale to Horn Lake?
The road trip is about 342.2 miles (550.7 km) and usually takes 06h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.3 miles from Lucedale and 170.9 miles from Horn Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 290.8 miles (468 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.75 one way or $91.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Lucedale and Partly Cloudy near Horn Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Canton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Canton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lucedale and Horn Lake. Straight-line distance: 290.78 mi (467.96 km).
#1 Lucedale
City in George County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 3,120 |
| Coordinates | 30.9251900, -88.5900200 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Horn Lake
City in De Soto County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 27,282 |
| Coordinates | 34.9553700, -90.0348100 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Horn Lake (-90.03481, 34.95537)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 551 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $45.75 | $91.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $51.45 | $102.90 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $55.87 | $111.74 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $65.41 | $130.83 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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