Origin
Horn Lake, MS
Evening in Horn Lake on Wednesday
Local time
6:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Horn Lake, MS to Holly Springs, MS
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
5h 39m
Distance
279.6 mi
450 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 26m
★
6 AM
5h 39m
8 AM
6h 6m
10 AM
5h 49m
12 PM
5h 46m
3 PM
5h 50m
5 PM
6h 4m
8 PM
5h 31m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Horn Lake, MS to Holly Springs, MS covers 279.6 miles and takes about 5h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hurt Road, Goodman Road West, Jackson for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.23 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
139.8 miles from Horn Lake, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 39m drive with frequent turns across 279.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hurt Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 39m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Horn Lake, MS to Holly Springs, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hurt Road | — | — |
| Goodman Road West | — | — |
| Jackson | — | — |
| I 55 South | — | — |
| US 51 | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| West Thomas E Jolly Drive | — | — |
| Jefferson Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Hurt Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Horn Lake, MS and Holly Springs, MS.
1
Start on Camelot Road
194 ft
·
14 sec
·
Camelot Road
2
Turn left onto Hurt Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Hurt Road
3
Turn right onto Goodman Road West
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Goodman Road West
4
Take the ramp slight right toward Jackson
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Jackson
5
Merge slight left
196 mi
·
3 hr 32 min
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
20 mi
·
21 min
·
I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 51: Crystal Springs North, Utica
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 51: Crystal Springs North, Utica
8
Continue straight
2.8 mi
·
3 min
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
154 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
10
Exit the roundabout
36 mi
·
48 min
11
Turn left onto West Thomas E Jolly Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Thomas E Jolly Drive
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto Jefferson Street
95 ft
·
6 sec
·
Jefferson Street
13
Turn right onto Elliot Street
344 ft
·
16 sec
·
Elliot Street
14
Turn right onto Highway 587 Robin Wood Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 587 Robin Wood Road
15
Continue on Robin Wood Road
15 mi
·
26 min
·
Robin Wood Road
16
Turn sharp right onto Ranch Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ranch Road
17
Turn left onto John Dunaway Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
John Dunaway Road
18
Continue on John Dunaway Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
John Dunaway Road
19
Turn left onto Holly Springs Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Holly Springs Road
20
Arrive at your destination
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 139.8 miles from Horn Lake, MS, or about 2h 49m into the drive.
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 62 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 139.8 miles or 2h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Holly Springs, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Horn Lake, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Horn Lake, MS
This is one driving day of about 279.6 miles and 5h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 139.8 mi from Horn Lake, MS · 2h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
140 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 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 139.8 miles from Horn Lake, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Holly Springs, MS
The final approach into Holly Springs, MS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Holly Springs, MS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.23 one way
$84.45 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
98 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $46.35 | $92.71 |
| premium | $4.56 | $50.18 | $100.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $61.73 | $123.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83.9 | 1 | $29.36 | $13.42 |
| Efficient EV | 69.9 | 0 | $24.47 | $11.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 111.8 | 1 | $39.14 | $17.89 |
Gas CO2
98 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Holly Springs, MS
Evening in Holly Springs on Wednesday
Local time
6:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
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140 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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 39m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Horn Lake, MS to Holly Springs, MS covers 279.6 miles and takes about 5h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hurt Road, Goodman Road West, Jackson. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 139.8 miles from Horn Lake, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.23 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 39m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Horn Lake, MS to Holly Springs, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Horn Lake, MS to Holly Springs, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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