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

The driving distance from Southaven, MS to Horn Lake, MS is about 3.7 miles (6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.7 miles (4.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
3.74 mi
00h 10m
Flight
2.64 mi
4.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.64 mi
Kilometers
4.25 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.74 mi
Kilometers
6.02 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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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 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Horn Lake
Wed, Apr 22, 6:48 PM CDT
Return by in Southaven
Wed, Apr 22, 6:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southaven
2026-04-22T18:38
Arrive Horn Lake
Wed, Apr 22, 6:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:10 AM to 7:10 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Southaven
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Walls
MS

Town in Mississippi

From Southaven
1.9 mi
00h 05m
To Horn Lake
1.9 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
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 Southaven and Horn Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Five Oaks Drive West

    52 m · 10 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mosspoint Drive

    51 m · 7 sec · Mosspoint Drive

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Moss Point Drive

    1081 ft · 54 sec · Moss Point Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Whitworth Street

    1307 ft · 43 sec · Whitworth Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Goodman Road West

    1 mi · 2 min · Goodman Road West

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Hurt Road

    2690 ft · 2 min · Hurt Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Camelot Road

    59 m · 9 sec · Camelot Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Camelot Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Southaven and Horn Lake.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
243.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goodman Road West
1 mi · 27%
Hurt Road
0.51 mi · 14%
Whitworth Street
0.25 mi · 7%
Moss Point Drive
0.21 mi · 5%
Camelot Road
0.04 mi · 1%
Five Oaks Drive West
0.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

1.67 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
2.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walls
00h 05m from Southaven
Leave By
8:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Southaven 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 Southaven to Horn Lake?

The road trip is about 3.7 miles (6 km) and usually takes 00h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Walls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.9 miles from Southaven and 1.9 miles from Horn Lake.

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

The direct path is about 2.7 miles (4.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.49 one way or $0.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Walls

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

21 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southaven and Horn Lake. Straight-line distance: 2.64 mi (4.25 km).

Southaven

#1 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
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: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)
End: Camelot Road (-90.034826, 34.955344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 6 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.13 gal
0.5 L · about $0.49
Round trip
$0.98
0.26 gal · 1 L
Estimated CO2
1.2 kg one way
Round trip: 2.3 kg / 5 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $0.49 $0.98
Mid-grade $4.26 $0.55 $1.11
Premium $4.63 $0.60 $1.20
Diesel $5.42 $0.70 $1.41

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Southaven and Horn Lake. The current time is 18:38:29.

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.