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

The driving distance from Pontotoc, MS to Horn Lake, MS is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
94.54 mi
01h 37m
Flight
76.57 mi
123.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.57 mi
Kilometers
123.22 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.54 mi
Kilometers
152.14 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Horn Lake
Thu, May 14, 1:20 AM CDT
Return by in Pontotoc
Thu, May 14, 2:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pontotoc
2026-05-13T23:42
Arrive Horn Lake
Thu, May 14, 1:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pontotoc
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
Potts Camp
MS

Town of the United States

From Pontotoc
44.6 mi
00h 48m
To Horn Lake
49.9 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Marion Street

    17 m · 3 sec · East Marion Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1943 ft · 43 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Oxford Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Oxford Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Turnpike Road

    2064 ft · 43 sec · Turnpike Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    7.6 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    773 ft · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I-22 West, US 78 West: Memphis

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  10. 10

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

    952 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    60 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Goodman Road

    10.4 mi · 16 min · Goodman Road

  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 Pontotoc 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-22 West
61.4 mi · 65%
Goodman Road
10.4 mi · 11%
Turnpike Road
7.99 mi · 8%
West Oxford Street
0.69 mi · 1%
Hurt Road
0.51 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

I-22 West

Continue straight

56.7 mi · 01h 01m

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
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
76.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Potts Camp
00h 48m from Pontotoc
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pontotoc 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 Pontotoc to Horn Lake?

The road trip is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Potts Camp is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Pontotoc and 49.9 miles from Horn Lake.

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

The direct path is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.65 one way or $25.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pontotoc and Sunny near Horn Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Potts Camp

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

87 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pontotoc and Horn Lake. Straight-line distance: 76.57 mi (123.22 km).

Pontotoc

#1 Pontotoc

City in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, United States

Population6,227
Coordinates34.2478800, -88.9986700
Altitude152
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: East Marion Street (-88.998676, 34.247894)
End: Camelot Road (-90.034826, 34.955344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.63 L · about $12.65
Round trip
$25.30
6.68 gal · 25.26 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.65 $25.30
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.23 $28.45
Premium $4.63 $15.45 $30.90
Diesel $5.42 $18.09 $36.17

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Pontotoc and Horn Lake. The current time is 23:42:51.

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.