Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Trip from Horn Lake, MS to Vicksburg, MS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 21m
Distance
234.2 mi
377 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 8m
★
6 AM
4h 21m
8 AM
4h 48m
10 AM
4h 31m
12 PM
4h 28m
3 PM
4h 32m
5 PM
4h 47m
8 PM
4h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Horn Lake, MS
Wikimedia Commons
Vicksburg, MS
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Horn Lake, MS to Vicksburg, MS covers 234.2 miles and takes about 4h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, I 20, Natchez Trace Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 183.9 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
117.1 miles from Horn Lake, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 183.9 mi | 3h 17m |
| I 20 | 29.4 mi | 31m |
| Natchez Trace Parkway | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| I 220 | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| East Clay Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Medgar Evers Boulevard | 2 mi | 2m |
| Goodman Road West | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Hurt Road | 0.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 183.9 mi, about 3h 17m
Traffic on I-55
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 40 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,087 veh/hr typical · worst 1,408
Quietest
2 AM
~101 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 103 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Horn Lake, MS and Vicksburg, 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
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Goodman Road West
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward Jackson
5
Merge onto I 55; I 69
184 mi
·
3 hr 17 min
·
I 55; I 69
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 220 South: West Jackson
7
Continue on I 220
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 220
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward US 49 North: Yazoo City
9
Keep slight right at fork
301 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 49 North: Yazoo City
10
Merge onto US 49
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Medgar Evers Boulevard
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward NTP
12
Turn right onto Natchez Trace Parkway
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Natchez Trace Parkway
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward 20
14
Merge onto I 20; US 80
29 mi
·
31 min
·
I 20; US 80
15
Merge onto I 20; US 61; US 80
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 20; US 61; US 80
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward Downtown, Vicksburg
17
Turn straight onto US 80 Historic
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Clay Street
18
Turn right onto Cherry Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Cherry Street
19
Turn right onto Jackson Street
63 ft
·
2 sec
·
Jackson Street
20
Arrive at destination
Jackson Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 117.1 miles from Horn Lake, MS, or about 2h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 183.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 52 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 117.1 miles or 2h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vicksburg, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Horn Lake, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Horn Lake, MS
This is one driving day of about 234.2 miles and 4h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Horn Lake, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 183.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
117 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 117.1 miles from Horn Lake, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 183.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Doughboys
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.4 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 231.6 — 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 left onto Hurt Road
Navigation decision point
4
186.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 23m in
Take the exit toward I 220 South: West Jackson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 220 South: West Jackson
5
193.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 49 North: Yazoo City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 49 North: Yazoo City
5
201.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 44m in
Take the ramp toward 20
Navigation decision point
Toward 20
5
231.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 16m in
Take the exit toward Downtown, Vicksburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Downtown, Vicksburg
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.31 one way
$68.62 round trip
$3.72/gal
25.4 MPG avg
82 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.13 | $38.09 | $76.18 |
| premium | $4.49 | $41.36 | $82.73 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $51.63 | $103.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.3 | 0 | $24.59 | $11.24 |
| Efficient EV | 58.6 | 0 | $20.49 | $9.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 93.7 | 1 | $32.79 | $14.99 |
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Origin
Horn Lake, MS
Late night in Horn Lake on Friday
Local time
5:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Vicksburg, MS
Late night in Vicksburg on Friday
Local time
5:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 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
4h 21m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
National Monument
Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant le...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 193.8
View on nps.gov
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
National Monument
In 1955, 14-year-old Emmett Till traveled to Money, Mississippi, to visit relatives. He was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered after reportedly whistling at a white woman. His mother, Mamie Till-Mobley...
28 mi from route
~71 min detour
Free
near mile 64.6
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
234.2 mi in 4h 21m, mostly highway — 183.9 mi of that is on I 55.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 183.9 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 20. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hurt Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 234.2 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hurt Road): Navigation decision point; at 186.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 193.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
488 ft
180 ft
Total Climb
518 ft
Total Descent
572 ft
Highest Point
488 ft
~100.4 mi in
Elevation Range
309 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Horn Lake, MS to Vicksburg, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Ntp along the way.
Ntp
195.3 mi in
|
~3h 34m
About the Cities
Starting in Horn Lake, MS
Full guide →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.
Arriving in Vicksburg, MS
Full guide →Founded 1825
Vicksburg is a city of 22,000 people (2018) in Warren County, Mississippi. Vicksburg is a cultural landmark in the American South, and is home to the Southern Cultural Heritage Center, Vicksburg Military Park, and the Lower Mississippi River Museum.
Top landmarks
- • Old Vicksburg Bridge — rail bridge over the Mississippi River
- • The Old Courthouse Museum — museum and former courthouse in Vicksburg, Mississippi
- • Waterways Experiment Station — research facility in Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 21m. Total distance: 234.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 183.9 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 9 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Vicksburg, MS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 9 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hurt Road): Navigation decision point; at 186.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 193.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument and Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Vicksburg, MS, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Vicksburg, MS
More trips to Vicksburg, MS
Explore more options from Horn Lake, MS or browse trips ending in Vicksburg, MS.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse MS road trips.