The drive from Horn Lake, MS to Brookhaven, MS covers 251 miles and takes about 4h 36m 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, Union St Extended Northeast for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 245.2 miles on I 55.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.91 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
125.5 miles from Horn Lake, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 18m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 36m. Total distance: 251 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 4h 36m highway drive covering 251 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and Goodman Road West. The longest continuous stretch is about 245.2 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 245.2 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.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 36m drive. You will face about 12 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 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Hurt Road
Turn left onto Hurt Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.5 mi into trip|~2m in|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|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
5
248.1 mi into trip|~4h 31m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
249.9 mi into trip|~4h 34m in|MS 550
Turn left onto MS 550
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Brookhaven, MS, road signs begin pointing toward New Orleans along the way.
New Orleans
198.6 mi in|~3h 38m|via I 55
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
245.2 mi
4h 25m
Goodman Road West
1.8 mi
2m
Union St Extended Northeast
1 mi
1m
US 51
0.7 mi
1m
West Monticello Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Hurt Road
0.5 mi
2m
MS 550
0.4 mi
<1m
Schwem Avenue
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 245.2 mi, about 4h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Horn Lake, MS and Brookhaven, 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
196 mi·3 hr 32 min·I 55; I 69
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
49 mi·52 min·I 55
Toward I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi·16 sec
8
Keep slight left at fork
334 ft·8 sec
9
Turn left onto Dunn-Ratcliff Road Northwest
452 ft·10 sec·Dunn-Ratcliff Road Northwest
10
Continue on Union St Extended Northeast
1.0 mi·1 min·Union St Extended Northeast
11
Turn right onto US 51
0.7 mi·1 min·US 51
12
Turn left onto MS 550
0.4 mi·47 sec·MS 550
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto MS 550
0.1 mi·16 sec·Schwem Avenue
14
Turn left onto MS 550
0.5 mi·59 sec·West Monticello Street
15
Arrive at destination
MS 184
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 125.5 miles from Horn Lake, MS, or about 2h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 245.2 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 55 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.5 miles or 2h 18m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookhaven, 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 251 miles and 4h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 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 245.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 125.5 mi from Horn Lake, MS
· 2h 18m into the drive
The midpoint is around 125.5 miles from Horn Lake, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 245.2 miles.
Arriving in Brookhaven, MS
The final approach into Brookhaven, 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 Brookhaven, 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.
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...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 190.4
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 69.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.91 one way
$75.81 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg88 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$41.61
$83.23
premium
$4.56
$45.05
$90.10
diesel
$5.61
$55.42
$110.84
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
75.3
0
$26.35
$12.05
Efficient EV
62.8
0
$21.96
$10.04
EV Truck/SUV
100.4
1
$35.14
$16.06
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Horn Lake, MS
Morning
in Horn Lake on Friday
Local time
10:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brookhaven, MS
Morning
in Brookhaven on Friday
Local time
10:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Canton, MS
126 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
22 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 36m 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 Brookhaven, MS covers 251 miles and takes about 4h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, Goodman Road West, Union St Extended Northeast. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 125.5 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 $37.91 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 4h 36m drive. You will face about 12 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 Brookhaven, MS, road signs begin pointing toward New Orleans along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument and Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
