How far is Waynesboro, MS from Horn Lake, MS?
The driving distance from Waynesboro, MS to Horn Lake, MS is about 290.4 miles (467.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 240.4 miles (386.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 20m 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 05h 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waynesboro and Horn Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waynesboro and Horn Lake.
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Start on Azalea Drive
1427 ft · 34 sec · Azalea Drive
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Turn left onto Mississippi Drive
3.4 mi · 6 min · Mississippi Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
78.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
53 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
3.3 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
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Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78:west: Memphis
1205 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
83.7 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 302: Olive Branch Southaven
952 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left
60 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Goodman Road
10.4 mi · 16 min · Goodman Road
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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 Waynesboro and Horn Lake.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US 78
Merge slight left
83.7 mi · 01h 30m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro to Horn Lake?
The road trip is about 290.4 miles (467.3 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?
West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.3 miles from Waynesboro and 145 miles from Horn Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 240.4 miles (386.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 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 5:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.82 one way or $77.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Waynesboro and Mostly Sunny near Horn Lake.
Stop Ideas Near West Point
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 West Point.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waynesboro and Horn Lake. Straight-line distance: 240.41 mi (386.91 km).
#1 Waynesboro
City in Mississippi
| Population | 4,866 |
| Coordinates | 31.6748800, -88.6461500 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| 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: Horn Lake (-90.03481, 34.95537)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 467 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 37m |
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 | $38.82 | $77.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $43.65 | $87.31 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $47.41 | $94.81 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $55.50 | $111.01 |
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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