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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Montgomery County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Old Town Crossing
12 m · 9 sec · Old Town Crossing
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Turn left onto West Jackson Street
2233 ft · 44 sec · West Jackson Street
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Turn straight onto Sunnybrook Road
156 m · 12 sec · Sunnybrook Road
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Continue on Old Agency Road
133 m · 9 sec · Old Agency Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2393 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
182.4 mi · 3 hr 15 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 Ridgeland and Horn Lake.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Duck Hill.
Greenwood
Yazoo City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridgeland and Horn Lake. Straight-line distance: 174.68 mi (281.12 km).
#1 Ridgeland
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 23,938 |
| Coordinates | 32.4284800, -90.1323100 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| 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: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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