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

The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Horn Lake, MS is about 220.3 miles (354.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.7 miles (313.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
220.29 mi
03h 48m
Flight
194.7 mi
313.34 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.7 mi
Kilometers
313.34 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.29 mi
Kilometers
354.53 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Horn Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 12:13 AM CDT
Return by in Meridian
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-04-22T20:24
Arrive Horn Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 12:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meridian
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Okolona
MS

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

From Meridian
119.7 mi
01h 54m
To Horn Lake
100.7 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 25th Avenue

    83 m · 14 sec · 25th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    660 ft · 17 sec · 8th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 23rd Avenue

    1190 ft · 27 sec · 23rd Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street

    120 m · 9 sec · Front Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 2nd Street

    2706 ft · 46 sec · 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 4th Street

    541 ft · 9 sec · 4th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Front Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Front Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Dale Drive

    3017 ft · 53 sec · Dale Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Old Highway 45 North

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Old Highway 45 North

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    61.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

    53 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  12. 12

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78:west: Memphis

    1205 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    83.7 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  17. 17

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

    952 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    60 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Goodman Road

    10.4 mi · 16 min · Goodman Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Hurt Road

    2690 ft · 2 min · Hurt Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Camelot Road

    59 m · 9 sec · Camelot Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Camelot Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 78
84 mi · 38%
Old Highway 45 North
65.7 mi · 30%
US Highway 45 Alternate
53 mi · 24%
Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 8%
Goodman Road
10.4 mi · 5%
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
2.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 78

Merge slight left

83.7 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
194.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Okolona
01h 54m from Meridian
Leave By
9:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Meridian and Mostly Sunny near Horn Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 220.3 miles (354.5 km) and usually takes 03h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Okolona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.7 miles from Meridian and 100.7 miles from Horn Lake.

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

The direct path is about 194.7 miles (313.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.42 one way or $58.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Meridian and Mostly Sunny near Horn Lake.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Horn Lake. Straight-line distance: 194.7 mi (313.34 km).

Meridian

#1 Meridian

City in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States

Population36,011
Coordinates32.3643100, -88.7036600
Altitude105
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: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)
End: Camelot Road (-90.034826, 34.955344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 355 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.77 gal
29.43 L · about $29.42
Round trip
$58.85
15.54 gal · 58.86 L
Estimated CO2
69.1 kg one way
Round trip: 138.1 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.42 $58.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.09 $66.18
Premium $4.63 $35.94 $71.87
Diesel $5.42 $42.07 $84.15

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Meridian and Horn Lake. The current time is 20:24:57.

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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.