Horn Lake, MS to New Albany, MS is 71.7 miles and takes about 1h 26m via US 78, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Mississippi, traversing the Southeast region. Given its relatively short distance and highway profile, it's a straightforward drive. Plan for this as a same-day excursion where you'll spend most of your time on the road. It’s ideal for a quick transfer between these two points.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 78
58.8 mi
1h 3m
Goodman Road West
10.2 mi
15m
West Bankhead Street
0.9 mi
2m
Hurt Road
0.5 mi
2m
Highway 30 West
0.4 mi
<1m
Highland Street
0.2 mi
<1m
MS 30
0.1 mi
<1m
Camelot Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 78
— 58.8 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Horn Lake, MS and New Albany, MS.
1
Start on Camelot Road
193 ft·13 sec·Camelot Road
2
Turn left onto Hurt Road
0.5 mi·2 min·Hurt Road
3
Turn right onto MS 302
10 mi·15 min·Goodman Road West
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·44 sec
5
Merge onto US 78
59 mi·1 hr 3 min·US 78
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·37 sec
Toward MS 30 West: West New Albany, Oxford
7
Turn left onto MS 30
0.1 mi·15 sec·MS 30
8
Continue on Highway 30 West
0.4 mi·44 sec·Highway 30 West
9
At end of road, turn right onto MS 178
0.9 mi·2 min·West Bankhead Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto Snider Street
104 ft·6 sec·Snider Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Highland Street
0.2 mi·41 sec·Highland Street
12
Arrive at destination
Highland Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 35.9 miles from Horn Lake, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 70.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip|~2m in|MS 302 / Goodman Road West
Turn right onto MS 302 / Goodman Road West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
11.1 mi into trip|~18m in|US 78
Merge onto US 78
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
69.9 mi into trip|~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward MS 30 West: West New Albany, Oxford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MS 30 West: West New Albany, Oxford
5
70.1 mi into trip|~1h 22m in|MS 30
Turn left onto MS 30
Navigation decision point
6
70.6 mi into trip|~1h 23m in|MS 178 / West Bankhead Street
At end of road, turn right onto MS 178 / West Bankhead Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.50 one way
$21.01 round trip
$3.72/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.13
$11.66
$23.32
premium
$4.49
$12.66
$25.33
diesel
$5.60
$15.81
$31.61
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.5
0
$7.53
$3.44
Efficient EV
17.9
0
$6.27
$2.87
EV Truck/SUV
28.7
0
$10.04
$4.59
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Sep 2, 2026
Origin
Horn Lake, MS
Late night
in Horn Lake on Wednesday
Local time
1:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Clear
SSE 0 to 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 8:27PM CDT until September 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 7:45PM CDT until September 5 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Destination
New Albany, MS
Late night
in New Albany on Wednesday
Local time
1:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Clear
0 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 8:27PM CDT until September 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 7:45PM CDT until September 5 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 26m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend most of your time on highways, with 83% of the 71.7 miles on major roads like US 78. The longest stretch without a significant turn or change in road type is 58.8 miles on US 78. Expect a predominantly highway feel for the majority of your drive, transitioning to surface streets like Goodman Road West and West Bankhead Street as you approach your destination.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.8 mi on US 78.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 78 and Goodman Road West. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near MS 302 / Goodman Road West.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 26m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (MS 302 / Goodman Road West): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles (US 78): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The longest stretch is about 58.8 miles on US 78. 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: at 0.5 miles (MS 302 / Goodman Road West): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles (US 78): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail and Tupelo National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Albany, MS before heading back.
