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

The driving distance from Vancleave, MS to Horn Lake, MS is about 370.7 miles (596.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 314.9 miles (506.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
370.73 mi
07h 10m
Flight
314.92 mi
506.81 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
314.92 mi
Kilometers
506.81 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
370.73 mi
Kilometers
596.64 km
Drive Time
07h 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 07h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Horn Lake
Thu, Apr 16, 5:17 AM CDT
Return by in Vancleave
Thu, Apr 16, 12:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vancleave
2026-04-15T22:06
Arrive Horn Lake
Thu, Apr 16, 5:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:10 PM to 2:40 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vancleave
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Ridgeland
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Vancleave
185.7 mi
03h 35m
To Horn Lake
185 mi
03h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7.2 mi · 10 min

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 110, MS 15, MS 67: Biloxi, Keesler Air Force Base

    843 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    969 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on MS 15, MS 67: MS 15, MS 67

    2203 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

    20.4 mi · 24 min · Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson

    2209 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    39.8 mi · 47 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    10.3 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1077 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    193.7 mi · 3 hr 30 min

  21. 21

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

    1582 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Memphis

    58 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Goodman Road West

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Goodman Road West

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Hurt Road

    2690 ft · 2 min · Hurt Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Camelot Road

    59 m · 9 sec · Camelot Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Camelot Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson
195 mi · 53%
US 49 North
124 mi · 33%
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
20.4 mi · 5%
Goodman Road West
2.08 mi · 1%
Hurt Road
0.51 mi
MS 15
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

Jackson

Merge slight left

194 mi · 03h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 10m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.8 mi
314.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgeland
03h 35m from Vancleave
Leave By
9:40 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Vancleave and Partly Cloudy near Horn Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Vancleave to Horn Lake?

The road trip is about 370.7 miles (596.6 km) and usually takes 07h 10m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ridgeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.7 miles from Vancleave and 185 miles from Horn Lake.

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

The direct path is about 314.9 miles (506.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.8 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.53 one way or $99.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vancleave and Partly Cloudy near Horn Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Ridgeland

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

54 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

68 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

71 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vancleave and Horn Lake. Straight-line distance: 314.92 mi (506.81 km).

Vancleave

#1 Vancleave

Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi

Population5,886
Coordinates30.5404700, -88.6875200
Altitude9
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: Vancleave (-88.68752, 30.54047)
End: Horn Lake (-90.03481, 34.95537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 597 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.08 gal
49.52 L · about $49.53
Round trip
$99.07
26.16 gal · 99.04 L
Estimated CO2
116.2 kg one way
Round trip: 232.5 kg / 513 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $49.53 $99.07
Mid-grade $4.26 $55.71 $111.42
Premium $4.63 $60.50 $120.99
Diesel $5.42 $70.83 $141.66

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Vancleave and Horn Lake. The current time is 22:06:41.

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.