How far is Vicksburg, MS from Horn Lake, MS?
The driving distance from Vicksburg, MS to Horn Lake, MS is about 233.1 miles (375.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Carroll 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 Vicksburg and Horn Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vicksburg and Horn Lake.
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Start on Jackson Street
17 m · 8 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn left onto Cherry Street
1116 ft · 54 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn left onto Clay Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · Clay Street
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Take the ramp slight left
2325 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
1329 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
29 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NTP
1601 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Natchez Trace Parkway
14.6 mi · 22 min · Natchez Trace Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward 55: Madison
2123 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
183.1 mi · 3 hr 16 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 Vicksburg and Horn Lake.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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Merge slight left
183 mi · 03h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Vicksburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Horn Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vicksburg to Horn Lake?
The road trip is about 233.1 miles (375.2 km) and usually takes 03h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Vaiden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.9 miles from Vicksburg and 116.3 miles from Horn Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.17 one way or $62.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Vicksburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Horn Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Vaiden
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 Vaiden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vicksburg and Horn Lake. Straight-line distance: 186.25 mi (299.74 km).
#1 Vicksburg
City in the US state of Mississippi
| Population | 21,351 |
| Coordinates | 32.3526500, -90.8778800 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| 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: 375 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $31.17 | $62.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $35.05 | $70.10 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $38.06 | $76.13 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $44.57 | $89.13 |
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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