Origin
Horn Lake, MS
Late night in Horn Lake on Monday
Local time
4:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Horn Lake, MS to McComb, MS
Drive Time
5h 1m
Distance
274.7 mi
442 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 48m
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6 AM
5h 2m
8 AM
5h 29m
10 AM
5h 11m
12 PM
5h 9m
3 PM
5h 13m
5 PM
5h 28m
8 PM
4h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Horn Lake, MS
Bill Barber
McComb, MS
大 董
Trip Overview
The drive from Horn Lake, MS to McComb, MS covers 274.7 miles and takes about 5h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, Goodman Road West, Smithdale Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 269.2 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.99 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
137.4 miles from Horn Lake, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 5h 1m highway drive covering 274.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and Goodman Road West. The longest continuous stretch is about 269.2 miles on I 55.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 269.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Goodman Road West. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hurt Road.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 1m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hurt Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (MS 302 / Goodman Road West): Navigation decision point; at 198.6 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Hurt Road
Turn left onto Hurt Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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MS 302 / Goodman Road West
Turn right onto MS 302 / Goodman Road West
Navigation decision point
6
198.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 38m in
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I 55
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
4
274.2 mi into trip
|
~5h in
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US 51 / North Broadway Street
Turn right onto US 51 / North Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
4
274.7 mi into trip
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~5h 1m in
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Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Horn Lake, MS to McComb, MS, road signs begin pointing toward New Orleans along the way.
New Orleans
198.6 mi in
|
~3h 38m
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via I 55
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 269.2 mi | 4h 50m |
| Goodman Road West | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Smithdale Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Hurt Road | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| North Broadway Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Jackson Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Georgia Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 269.2 mi, about 4h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Horn Lake, MS and McComb, 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
73 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
7
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
8
Turn left onto Smithdale Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Smithdale Road
9
Turn right onto Northwest Street
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Northwest Street
10
Turn slight left onto Mississippi Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Mississippi Street
11
Continue on Jackson Avenue
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Jackson Avenue
12
Turn slight left onto West Georgia Avenue
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Georgia Avenue
13
Turn right onto North Broadway Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Broadway Street
14
Turn left onto Main Street
148 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
15
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 137.4 miles from Horn Lake, MS, or about 2h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 269.2 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 137.4 miles or 2h 31m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near McComb, 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 274.7 miles and 5h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 269.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 137.4 mi from Horn Lake, MS · 2h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
137 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 137.4 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 269.2 miles.
Arriving in McComb, MS
The final approach into McComb, 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 McComb, MS.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.99 one way
$83.99 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
96 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $46.06 | $92.12 |
| premium | $4.61 | $49.86 | $99.71 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $61.03 | $122.06 |
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: 96.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 82.4 | 1 | $28.84 | $13.19 |
| Efficient EV | 68.7 | 0 | $24.04 | $10.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 109.9 | 1 | $38.46 | $17.58 |
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% 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
McComb, MS
Late night in McComb on Monday
Local time
4:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 1m 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 McComb, MS covers 274.7 miles and takes about 5h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, Goodman Road West, Smithdale Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 137.4 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 $41.99 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 1m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hurt Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (MS 302 / Goodman Road West): Navigation decision point; at 198.6 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Horn Lake, MS to McComb, MS, road signs begin pointing toward New Orleans along the way.
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