Origin
Booneville, MS
Afternoon in Booneville on Saturday
Local time
12:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Booneville, MS to Horn Lake, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 13m
Distance
105.3 mi
169 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
8 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 4m
★
6 AM
2h 13m
8 AM
2h 32m
10 AM
2h 20m
12 PM
2h 18m
3 PM
2h 21m
5 PM
2h 31m
8 PM
2h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Booneville, MS
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Horn Lake, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Booneville, MS to Horn Lake, MS covers 105.3 miles and takes about 2h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on United States Highway 72, Goodman Road, US 45 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.2 miles on United States Highway 72. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.6 miles from Booneville, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| United States Highway 72 | 43.2 mi | 50m |
| Goodman Road | 28.9 mi | 39m |
| US 45 | 13.8 mi | 16m |
| US 72 | 13.5 mi | 15m |
| North 2nd Street | 5 mi | 8m |
| Hurt Road | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| Camelot Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
United States Highway 72
— 43.2 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Booneville, MS and Horn Lake, MS.
1
Start on Washington Street
28 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Street
2
Turn right onto MS 145
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
North 2nd Street
3
Turn right onto US 45
14 mi
·
16 min
·
US 45
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward US 72, MS 2 West: Corinth
5
Turn left
121 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 72 West, MS 2 West: Walnut, Memphis
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Turn left onto US 72; MS 2
43 mi
·
50 min
·
United States Highway 72
Use the straight lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto US 72
155 ft
·
1 sec
·
US 72
Toward US 72 West: Memphis
8
Continue on US 72
13 mi
·
15 min
·
US 72
Toward US 72 West: Memphis
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 302
29 mi
·
39 min
·
Goodman Road
Toward MS 302 West: Olive Branch, Southaven
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Hurt Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Hurt Road
11
Turn right onto Camelot Road
193 ft
·
8 sec
·
Camelot Road
12
Arrive at destination
Camelot Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.6 miles from Booneville, MS, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.2 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 23 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.6 miles or 1h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Horn Lake, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Booneville, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Booneville, MS
This is one driving day of about 105.3 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Booneville, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on United States Highway 72 for about 43.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.6 miles from Booneville, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 5.1 and 75.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 45
Turn right onto US 45
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
18.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward US 72, MS 2 West: Corinth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 72, MS 2 West: Corinth
8
19.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Turn left toward US 72 West, MS 2 West: Walnut, Memphis
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward US 72 West, MS 2 West: Walnut, Memphis
6
62.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
US 72
Enter roundabout onto US 72 toward US 72 West: Memphis
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward US 72 West: Memphis
8
75.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
|
MS 302 / Goodman Road
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 302 / Goodman Road toward MS 302 West: Olive Branch, Southaven
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MS 302 West: Olive Branch, Southaven
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.90 one way
$31.81 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $17.46 | $34.91 |
| premium | $4.56 | $18.90 | $37.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.25 | $46.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
8 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Corinth, Mississippi
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Memphis, Tennessee
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Southaven, Mississippi
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Horn Lake, Mississippi
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Southaven, Mississippi
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Southaven, Mississippi
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Nissan Charging Station
Southaven, Mississippi
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Memphis, Tennessee
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 4
Other: 2
Tesla: 2
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.06 | $5.05 |
| Efficient EV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.21 | $4.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.1 | 0 | $14.74 | $6.74 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Horn Lake, MS
Afternoon in Horn Lake on Saturday
Local time
12:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
83°F
Rossville, TN
53 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 13m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is five sections of hiking trail running roughly parallel to the 444-mile long Natchez Trace Parkway scenic motor road. The foot trails total more than 60 miles...
24 mi from route
~60 min detour
Free
Park Closure: Partial Closure of Rocky Springs Trail
Park Closure: Temporary Blackland Prairie Trail Closure to Equestrians
Tupelo National Battlefield
National Battlefield
In July, 1864, federal forces, including men from the United States Colored Troops, marched into Tupelo, Mississippi. Disorganized Confederate soldiers fought fiercely but could not overpower the fede...
29 mi from route
~74 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a 2h 13m highway drive covering 105.3 miles, with most of the trip on United States Highway 72 and Goodman Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 43.2 miles on United States Highway 72.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
United States Highway 72 is the longest continuous segment at about 43.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on United States Highway 72 and Goodman Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in near US 45.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 13m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles (US 45): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Booneville, MS and Horn Lake, MS, road signs point toward Memphis and Southaven.
Memphis
19.1 mi in
|
~25m
Southaven
75.9 mi in
|
~1h 32m
|
via MS 302
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 13m. Total distance: 105.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Booneville, MS to Horn Lake, MS covers 105.3 miles and takes about 2h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are United States Highway 72, Goodman Road, US 45. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.6 miles from Booneville, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.90 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 2h 13m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles (US 45): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Booneville, MS and Horn Lake, MS, road signs point toward Memphis and Southaven.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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