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

The driving distance from Waveland, MS to Horn Lake, MS is about 364.4 miles (586.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 324.9 miles (522.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 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
364.35 mi
05h 40m
Flight
324.83 mi
522.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
324.83 mi
Kilometers
522.76 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
364.35 mi
Kilometers
586.36 km
Drive Time
05h 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 05h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Horn Lake
Sat, Apr 18, 11:38 AM CDT
Return by in Waveland
Sat, Apr 18, 5:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waveland
2026-04-18T05:57
Arrive Horn Lake
Sat, Apr 18, 11:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waveland
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
Madison
MS

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Waveland
182 mi
02h 50m
To Horn Lake
182.4 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    121 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Coleman Avenue

    596 ft · 12 sec · Coleman Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Saint Joseph Street

    3140 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Saint Anthony Street

    25 m · 7 sec · Saint Anthony Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto McLaurin Street

    2422 ft · 1 min · McLaurin Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Nicholson Avenue

    1150 ft · 34 sec · Nicholson Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    25 mi · 37 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    15.6 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1317 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    40.4 mi · 43 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North, MS 42 West: Jackson

    1123 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    69.9 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    193.7 mi · 3 hr 30 min

  20. 20

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

    1582 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Memphis

    58 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Goodman Road West

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Goodman Road West

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Hurt Road

    2690 ft · 2 min · Hurt Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Camelot Road

    59 m · 9 sec · Camelot Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Camelot Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waveland 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
25 steps
7 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
Jackson
195 mi · 54%
US 49 North
82.3 mi · 23%
Nicholson Avenue
81.5 mi · 22%
Goodman Road West
2.08 mi · 1%
Saint Joseph Street
0.59 mi
Hurt Road
0.51 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

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
05h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.5 mi
324.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
02h 50m from Waveland
Leave By
5:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Waveland and Partly Sunny then 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 Waveland to Horn Lake?

The road trip is about 364.4 miles (586.4 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182 miles from Waveland and 182.4 miles from Horn Lake.

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

The direct path is about 324.9 miles (522.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 5:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.70 one way or $97.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Waveland and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Horn Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Madison

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Hazlehurst station

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

Vicksburg, MS

73 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waveland and Horn Lake. Straight-line distance: 324.83 mi (522.76 km).

Waveland

#1 Waveland

City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States

Population6,315
Coordinates30.2868600, -89.3761600
Altitude5
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: Central Avenue (-89.376094, 30.286766)
End: Camelot Road (-90.034826, 34.955344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 586 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.86 gal
48.67 L · about $48.70
Round trip
$97.40
25.72 gal · 97.34 L
Estimated CO2
114.3 kg one way
Round trip: 228.6 kg / 504 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $48.70 $97.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $54.77 $109.54
Premium $4.63 $59.48 $118.96
Diesel $5.42 $69.64 $139.27

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Waveland and Horn Lake. The current time is 05:57:58.

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.