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Horn Lake, MS Road Trips

Drivers starting from Horn Lake, MS have 7 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 347 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. 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

8

Longest Drive

382.1 mi

Pascagoula, MS

Quickest Drive

4h 41m

Meridian, MS

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Popular Incoming Routes

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Trips from Horn Lake, MS

Driving from Horn Lake, MS

On average, trips departing from Horn Lake, MS run 347 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 41m. 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 239 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 Gulf Hills, MS (360.8 mi, 6h 57m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in MS currently averages around $3.79 per gallon. For the typical 347-mile trip from Horn Lake, MS, budget about $52 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. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 7 mapped routes leaving Horn Lake, MS and 1 routes heading into Horn Lake, MS, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 239 to 382 miles.

The longest mapped route from Horn Lake, MS covers 382 miles and takes approximately 7h 19m. Shorter options start at just 239 miles.

The average route from Horn Lake, MS runs about 347 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 41m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 347-mile trip from Horn Lake, MS costs roughly $52 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

Big Walter Horton

1921–1981

American blues harmonica player (1921–1981)

City data from Wikidata (Q600761), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.

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. (updated Oct 2020) 2 BankPlus Amphitheater. Open air concert venue. (updated Oct 2020) Mid-South Fair, 4560 Venture Dr. (updated Oct 2020) 3 Landers Center. Sports arena. (updated Oct 2020)

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.

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