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

The driving distance from Ridgeland, MS to Horn Lake, MS is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.7 miles (281.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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
186.09 mi
02h 50m
Flight
174.68 mi
281.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.68 mi
Kilometers
281.12 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.09 mi
Kilometers
299.49 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Horn Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 AM CDT
Return by in Ridgeland
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ridgeland
2026-04-22T23:25
Arrive Horn Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ridgeland
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
Duck Hill
MS

Town in Montgomery County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Ridgeland
93.4 mi
01h 25m
To Horn Lake
92.7 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
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 Ridgeland and Horn Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Town Crossing

    12 m · 9 sec · Old Town Crossing

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Jackson Street

    2233 ft · 44 sec · West Jackson Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Sunnybrook Road

    156 m · 12 sec · Sunnybrook Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Agency Road

    133 m · 9 sec · Old Agency Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    2393 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    182.4 mi · 3 hr 15 min

  7. 7

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

    1582 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Memphis

    58 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Goodman Road West

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Goodman Road West

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Hurt Road

    2690 ft · 2 min · Hurt Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Camelot Road

    59 m · 9 sec · Camelot Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Camelot Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridgeland 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Agency Road
183 mi · 98%
Goodman Road West
2.08 mi · 1%
Hurt Road
0.51 mi
West Jackson Street
0.42 mi
Southaven
0.3 mi
Sunnybrook Road
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Old Agency Road

Merge slight left

182 mi · 03h 15m

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
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
174.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duck Hill
01h 25m from Ridgeland
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ridgeland 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 Ridgeland to Horn Lake?

The road trip is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Duck Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.4 miles from Ridgeland and 92.7 miles from Horn Lake.

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

The direct path is about 174.7 miles (281.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.88 one way or $49.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ridgeland and Mostly 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 Ridgeland and Horn Lake. Straight-line distance: 174.68 mi (281.12 km).

Ridgeland

#1 Ridgeland

City in Mississippi, United States

Population23,938
Coordinates32.4284800, -90.1323100
Altitude109
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: Madison Drive (-90.132474, 32.428546)
End: Camelot Road (-90.034826, 34.955344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.57 gal
24.86 L · about $24.88
Round trip
$49.76
13.14 gal · 49.72 L
Estimated CO2
58.4 kg one way
Round trip: 116.8 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.88 $49.76
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.98 $55.96
Premium $4.63 $30.39 $60.77
Diesel $5.42 $35.58 $71.15

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 Ridgeland and Horn Lake. The current time is 23:25:17.

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.