Horn Lake, MS Road Trips

Drivers starting from Horn Lake, MS have 18 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 72-mile quick runs to 382-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Horn Lake, MS head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in DeSoto County, Mississippi, United States

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

33

Longest Drive

382.1 mi

Pascagoula, MS

Quickest Drive

1h 26m

New Albany, MS

Plan Around Horn Lake, MS

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Horn Lake, MS is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Escatawpa, MS to Horn Lake, MS 376.7 mi · 7h 11m Biloxi, MS to Horn Lake, MS 357.1 mi · 6h 55m Saint Martin, MS to Horn Lake, MS 356.9 mi · 6h 56m Long Beach, MS to Horn Lake, MS 356.5 mi · 6h 57m

Continue From Horn Lake, MS

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Horn Lake, MS to Pascagoula, MS 382.1 mi · 7h 19m Horn Lake, MS to Vancleave, MS 373.5 mi · 7h 10m Horn Lake, MS to Pass Christian, MS 365.5 mi · 7h 6m Horn Lake, MS to Bay Saint Louis, MS 364.5 mi · 7h 8m

Trips from Horn Lake, MS

Horn Lake, MS to Pascagoula, MS

382.1 mi 7h 19m

Horn Lake, MS to Vancleave, MS

373.5 mi 7h 10m

Horn Lake, MS to Pass Christian, MS

365.5 mi 7h 6m

Horn Lake, MS to Bay Saint Louis, MS

364.5 mi 7h 8m

Horn Lake, MS to Diamondhead, MS

361.3 mi 7h 5m

Horn Lake, MS to Gulf Hills, MS

360.8 mi 6h 57m

Horn Lake, MS to Picayune, MS

343.9 mi 6h 28m

Horn Lake, MS to Oxford, MS

294.2 mi 5h 45m

Horn Lake, MS to Hattiesburg, MS

284.2 mi 5h 27m

Horn Lake, MS to Meridian, MS

238.5 mi 4h 41m

Horn Lake, MS to Pearl, MS

200.4 mi 3h 41m

Horn Lake, MS to Flowood, MS

197.5 mi 3h 39m

Horn Lake, MS to Forest, MS

191.4 mi 4h

Horn Lake, MS to Madison, MS

184.1 mi 3h 22m

Horn Lake, MS to Philadelphia, MS

181.1 mi 3h 45m

Horn Lake, MS to Tupelo, MS

97.4 mi 1h 53m

Horn Lake, MS to Ripley, MS

75 mi 1h 39m

Horn Lake, MS to New Albany, MS

71.7 mi 1h 26m

Driving from Horn Lake, MS

On average, trips departing from Horn Lake, MS run 254 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 55m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 382 miles (7h 19m), while the shortest is just 72 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Horn Lake, MS most often head toward Pascagoula, MS (382.1 mi, 7h 19m), Vancleave, MS (373.5 mi, 7h 10m), Pass Christian, MS (365.5 mi, 7h 6m), Bay Saint Louis, MS (364.5 mi, 7h 8m), and Diamondhead, MS (361.3 mi, 7h 5m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in MS currently averages around $3.63 per gallon. For the typical 254-mile trip from Horn Lake, MS, budget about $36 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 18 mapped routes leaving Horn Lake, MS and 15 routes heading into Horn Lake, MS, covering 33 total connections. Distances range from 72 to 382 miles.

The longest mapped route from Horn Lake, MS covers 382 miles and takes approximately 7h 19m. Shorter options start at just 72 miles.

The average route from Horn Lake, MS runs about 254 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 55m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.63/gallon for regular), the average 254-mile trip from Horn Lake, MS costs roughly $36 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Horn Lake, MS include Pascagoula, MS, Vancleave, MS, Pass Christian, MS and Bay Saint Louis, MS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Horn Lake, MS by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

26,622

Median Income

$56,847

Median Home Value

$158,900

Median Age

34.8

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Notable People from Horn Lake, MS

A sampling of people born in Horn Lake, MS.

Big Walter Horton

1921–1981

American blues harmonica player (1921–1981)

Traveler Guide to Horn Lake, MS

Southaven is a city in Mississippi. Known as the "Top of Mississippi," the city is the gateway to the Mississippi Delta and minutes from Memphis.

1 Snowden Grove Park, 3335 Pine Tar Alley. (updated Jun 2026) 2 BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove, 6275 Snowden Lane, [email protected]. Open air concert venue. (updated Jun 2026) Mid-South Fair at Landers, 4560 Venture Dr, ☏ +1 662 280-9120. varying hours often beginning at 1PM or 4PM and ending at 10PM. ~10 day long fair during Autumn. ~$10-$15. (updated Jun 2026) 3 Landers Center, 4560 Venture Dr, ☏ +1 662 280-9120. Multipurpose arena hosting various events including concerts. (updated Jun 2026)

Lucky China, 975 Main St, ☏ +1 662 393-5988. La Capital Mexican Grill & Tequila Bar (La Rosa), 474 Church Rd E, ☏ +1 662 470-6263. 11AM-10PM. An inexpensive Mexican restaurant, down the road of Tanger Outlets. (updated Jul 2025)

Southern Inn & Suites Hotel, 8945 Hamilton Road, ☏ +1 662 393-4174. Meeting rooms and hotel accommodations 5 miles from Memphis International Airport. Homestay Horn Lake, 6851 Interstate Blvd, Horn Lake, ☏ +1 662 349-0070.

Travel tips adapted from Southaven on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.