Origin
Horn Lake, MS
Late night in Horn Lake on Tuesday
Local time
5:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Horn Lake, MS to Hernando, MS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
10.3 mi
17 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Horn Lake, MS
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Hernando, MS
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Trip Overview
Horn Lake, MS to Hernando, MS is 10.3 miles and takes about 17m via US 51, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region and entirely within Mississippi. It's a quick hop that’s perfect if you need to get between these two towns without much fuss. Given the minimal distance and time commitment, this route offers a lot of flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 51 | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| Nail Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Hurt Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Camelot Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 51
— 8.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Horn Lake, MS and Hernando, MS.
1
Start on Camelot Road
193 ft
·
10 sec
·
Camelot Road
2
Turn right onto Hurt Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hurt Road
3
Turn left onto Nail Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Nail Road
4
Turn right onto US 51
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
US 51
5
Arrive at destination
US 51
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 0.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hurt Road
Turn right onto Hurt Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Nail Road
Turn left onto Nail Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.56 one way
$3.11 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.71 | $3.42 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.27 | $4.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hernando, MS
Late night in Hernando on Tuesday
Local time
5:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
17m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 86% of the 10.3 miles on high-speed roads. You'll experience an 8.8-mile stretch on US 51 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a fairly continuous experience on US 51, with frequent exits and merges typical of a main artery.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on US 51.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 51 and Nail Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hurt Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Horn Lake, MS to Hernando, MS is easy. At 17m with 86% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hurt Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Nail Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 10.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.8 miles on US 51. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hurt Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Nail Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hernando, MS before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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