Origin
Horn Lake, MS
Afternoon in Horn Lake on Saturday
Local time
2:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Horn Lake, MS to Gulf Hills, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 57m
Distance
360.8 mi
581 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 46m
★
6 AM
6h 58m
8 AM
7h 21m
10 AM
7h 6m
12 PM
7h 4m
3 PM
7h 7m
5 PM
7h 20m
8 PM
6h 51m
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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Gulf Hills, MS
Siarhei Nester
Trip Overview
The drive from Horn Lake, MS to Gulf Hills, MS covers 360.8 miles and takes about 6h 57m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.49 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
180.4 miles from Horn Lake, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 28m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hurt Road | — | — |
| Goodman Road West | — | — |
| Jackson | — | — |
| I 20 East | — | — |
| Richland | — | — |
| Highway 49 South | — | — |
| I 59 South | — | — |
| Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway | — | — |
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 Gulf Hills, 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
194 mi
·
3 hr 29 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg
7
Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richland, Hattiesburg
8
Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Highway 49 South
9
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
10
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
1 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
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I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast
12
Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast
15
Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg
16
Turn right
42 mi
·
49 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward MS 67 South: D'Iberville, Biloxi
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
MS 67 South: D'Iberville, Biloxi
18
Continue on Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
20 mi
·
24 min
·
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
19
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Pascagoula, Mobile
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 10 East: Pascagoula, Mobile
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 10
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 10
22
Merge slight left
2.7 mi
·
2 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward MS 609: Ocean Springs
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
MS 609: Ocean Springs
24
Keep slight right
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
25
Turn straight onto Washington Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Avenue
26
Turn right onto Hugh Seymour Lane
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Hugh Seymour Lane
27
Turn right onto Ridge Road
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Ridge Road
28
Continue on Shore Drive
0.1 mi
·
40 sec
·
Shore Drive
29
Turn left onto West el Bonito Drive
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
West el Bonito Drive
30
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 180.4 miles from Horn Lake, MS, or about 3h 28m 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 79 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 180.4 miles or 3h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gulf Hills, 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 360.8 miles and 6h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 79 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
180 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 79 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 180.4 miles from Horn Lake, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$54.49 one way
$108.98 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
126 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $59.82 | $119.63 |
| premium | $4.56 | $64.76 | $129.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $79.66 | $159.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 126.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 108.2 | 1 | $37.88 | $17.32 |
| Efficient EV | 90.2 | 1 | $31.57 | $14.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 144.3 | 1 | $50.51 | $23.09 |
Gas CO2
126 kg
EV CO2
42 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
Gulf Hills, MS
Afternoon in Gulf Hills on Saturday
Local time
2:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
19 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
6h 57m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
360.8 mi in 6h 57m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Hurt Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 57m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Horn Lake, MS to Gulf Hills, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 57m. Total distance: 360.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 57m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Gulf Hills, MS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Horn Lake, MS to Gulf Hills, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.0 hours each way, a round trip means 13.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Gulf Hills, MS before the return drive.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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