How far is Natchez, MS from Horn Lake, MS?
The driving distance from Natchez, MS to Horn Lake, MS is about 290.9 miles (468.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 247.6 miles (398.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 38m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Natchez and Horn Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Natchez and Horn Lake.
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Start on South Pearl Street
118 m · 21 sec · South Pearl Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Franklin Street
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Turn slight left onto Devereaux Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Devereaux Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward Devereaux Drive
714 ft · 20 sec · Devereaux Drive
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Merge slight right
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
53.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight left
1129 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
53.2 mi · 57 min
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Keep slight right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis
194.2 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 Natchez and Horn Lake.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Grenada
Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis
194 mi · 03h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Natchez 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 Natchez to Horn Lake?
The road trip is about 290.9 miles (468.1 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?
Pickens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156 miles from Natchez and 134.8 miles from Horn Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 247.6 miles (398.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 7:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.85 one way or $77.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Natchez and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Horn Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Pickens
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 Pickens.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Natchez and Horn Lake. Straight-line distance: 247.54 mi (398.38 km).
#1 Natchez
County seat of Adams County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 14,362 |
| Coordinates | 31.5601700, -91.4032900 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| 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: Camelot Road (-90.034826, 34.955344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 468 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 37m |
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 | $38.85 | $77.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $43.70 | $87.39 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $47.45 | $94.91 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $55.56 | $111.12 |
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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