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

The driving distance from Morton, MS to Horn Lake, MS is about 197.5 miles (317.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.1 miles (291.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m 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
197.51 mi
04h 06m
Flight
181.08 mi
291.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.08 mi
Kilometers
291.42 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.51 mi
Kilometers
317.86 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Horn Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 7:18 AM CDT
Return by in Morton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morton
2026-04-23T03:11
Arrive Horn Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 7:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morton
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
Duck Hill
MS

Town in Montgomery County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Morton
98.9 mi
02h 03m
To Horn Lake
98.5 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Morris Tullos Drive

    132 m · 13 sec · Morris Tullos Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1956 ft · 35 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto C Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · C Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    18 mi · 27 min

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Canton Avenue

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Canton Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right

    10 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1666 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    102 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    19.1 mi · 28 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Jefferson Street

    676 ft · 14 sec · East Jefferson Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Jackson Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Jackson Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    22.4 mi · 33 min

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    1354 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    113.8 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  16. 16

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

    1582 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Memphis

    58 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Goodman Road West

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Goodman Road West

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Hurt Road

    2690 ft · 2 min · Hurt Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Camelot Road

    59 m · 9 sec · Camelot Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Camelot Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morton 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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Jackson Street
138 mi · 70%
Canton Avenue
6.56 mi · 3%
Goodman Road West
2.08 mi · 1%
C Street
0.67 mi
Hurt Road
0.51 mi
Southaven
0.3 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 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
04h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
181.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duck Hill
02h 03m from Morton
Leave By
8:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Morton 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 Morton to Horn Lake?

The road trip is about 197.5 miles (317.9 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?

Duck Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.9 miles from Morton and 98.5 miles from Horn Lake.

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

The direct path is about 181.1 miles (291.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:46 AM 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 Morton 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 Morton and Horn Lake. Straight-line distance: 181.08 mi (291.42 km).

Morton

#1 Morton

City in Scott County, Mississippi, USA

Population3,522
Coordinates32.3537600, -89.6545200
Altitude144
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: Morton (-89.65452, 32.35376)
End: Horn Lake (-90.03481, 34.95537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 34m
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
26.38 L · about $26.40
Round trip
$52.79
13.94 gal · 52.76 L
Estimated CO2
61.9 kg one way
Round trip: 123.9 kg / 273 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Morton and Horn Lake. The current time is 03:11:20.

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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.