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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
233.13 mi
03h 40m
Flight
186.25 mi
299.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.25 mi
Kilometers
299.74 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.13 mi
Kilometers
375.19 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Horn Lake
Sun, May 24, 4:26 PM CDT
Return by in Vicksburg
Sun, May 24, 8:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vicksburg
2026-05-24T12:45
Arrive Horn Lake
Sun, May 24, 4:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vicksburg
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Vaiden
MS

Human settlement in Carroll County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Vicksburg
116.9 mi
01h 50m
To Horn Lake
116.3 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    17 m · 8 sec · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cherry Street

    1116 ft · 54 sec · Cherry Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Clay Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Clay Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    2325 ft · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1329 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    29 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NTP

    1601 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Natchez Trace Parkway

    14.6 mi · 22 min · Natchez Trace Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward 55: Madison

    2123 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    183.1 mi · 3 hr 16 min

  11. 11

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

    1582 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Memphis

    58 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Goodman Road West

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Goodman Road West

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hurt Road

    2690 ft · 2 min · Hurt Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Camelot Road

    59 m · 9 sec · Camelot Road

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
55
184 mi · 79%
Clay Street
31.9 mi · 14%
Natchez Trace Parkway
14.6 mi · 6%
Goodman Road West
2.08 mi · 1%
Hurt Road
0.51 mi
NTP
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

55

Merge slight left

183 mi · 03h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.9 mi
186.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vaiden
01h 50m from Vicksburg
Leave By
9:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Greenwood

45 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

83 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vicksburg and Horn Lake. Straight-line distance: 186.25 mi (299.74 km).

Vicksburg

#1 Vicksburg

City in the US state of Mississippi

Population21,351
Coordinates32.3526500, -90.8778800
Altitude73
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: Jackson Street (-90.877925, 32.35264)
End: Camelot Road (-90.034826, 34.955344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 375 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.23 gal
31.14 L · about $31.17
Round trip
$62.33
16.46 gal · 62.28 L
Estimated CO2
73.1 kg one way
Round trip: 146.3 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Mississippi · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Vicksburg and Horn Lake. The current time is 12:45:58.

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.