Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
67 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
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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Clarksdale, MS
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The drive from Horn Lake, MS to Clarksdale, MS covers 67 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 61, Goodman Road West, 4th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.2 miles on US 61. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.12 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
33.5 miles from Horn Lake, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
This is a 1h 25m highway drive covering 67 miles, with most of the trip on US 61 and Goodman Road West. The longest continuous stretch is about 57.2 miles on US 61.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
9 ft
Total Descent
131 ft
Highest Point
295 ft
Elevation Range
127 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 61 and Goodman Road West. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near MS 302 / Goodman Road West.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Horn Lake, MS to Clarksdale, MS is easy. At 1h 25m with 86% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (MS 302 / Goodman Road West): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (US 61): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 64.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn left onto MS 302 / Goodman Road West
Navigation decision point
Merge onto US 61
Merge point - match speed before joining
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 61 | 57.2 mi | 1h 6m |
| Goodman Road West | 6 mi | 9m |
| 4th Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Camelot Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| MS 6 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Horn Lake, MS and Clarksdale, MS.
Start on Camelot Road
At end of road, turn left onto MS 302
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 61
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto MS 6
Continue on 4th Street
Turn right
Arrive at destination
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.
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 67 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.5 miles or 43m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clarksdale, MS than in the middle of the route.
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 67 miles and 1h 25m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.5 mi from Horn Lake, MS · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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.
A short stop after about 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 33.5 miles from Horn Lake, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Clarksdale, 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 Clarksdale, MS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$10.12 one way
$20.24 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.11 | $22.22 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.03 | $24.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.79 | $29.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.03 | $3.22 |
| Efficient EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.86 | $2.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.38 | $4.29 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Horn Lake on Wednesday
Local time
4:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Afternoon in Clarksdale on Wednesday
Local time
4:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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