The drive from Indianola, MS to Horn Lake, MS covers 130.7 miles and takes about 2h 50m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Highway 61, US 49, US 61 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.3 miles on South Highway 61.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.74 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
65.4 miles from Indianola, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 29m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 50m. Total distance: 130.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 2h 50m highway drive covering 130.7 miles, with most of the trip on South Highway 61 and US 49. The longest continuous stretch is about 54.3 miles on South Highway 61.
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.
South Highway 61 is the longest continuous segment at about 54.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South Highway 61 and US 49. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near College Avenue.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 50m 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 (College Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (West Augusta Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (College Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|College Avenue
Turn right onto College Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|West Augusta Street
At end of road, turn left onto West Augusta Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|College Avenue
Turn right onto College Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip|~2m in|US 82
Turn right onto US 82
Navigation decision point
5
124.3 mi into trip|~2h 39m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
South Highway 61
54.3 mi
1h 6m
US 49
28.5 mi
32m
US 61
25.5 mi
29m
North Sunflower Avenue
13.5 mi
23m
Goodman Road West
5.8 mi
8m
MS 448
1.1 mi
2m
Camelot Road
0.6 mi
2m
US 82
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
South Highway 61
— 54.3 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianola, MS and Horn Lake, MS.
1
Start on Lee Street
76 ft·5 sec·Lee Street
2
Turn right onto College Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·College Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto West Augusta Street
88 ft·5 sec·West Augusta Street
4
Turn right onto College Avenue
0.2 mi·59 sec·College Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 82
0.5 mi·46 sec·US 82
6
Turn left onto MS 448
13 mi·23 min·North Sunflower Avenue
7
Turn left onto MS 448
1.1 mi·2 min·MS 448
8
Turn right onto US 61; US 278
54 mi·1 hr 6 min·South Highway 61
9
Continue on US 49; US 61
29 mi·32 min·US 49; US 61
10
Continue on US 61; MS 4
25 mi·29 min·US 61; MS 4
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
12
Keep slight right at fork
475 ft·13 sec
13
Turn straight onto MS 302
5.8 mi·8 min·Goodman Road West
14
Turn right onto Camelot Road
0.6 mi·2 min·Camelot Road
15
Arrive at destination
Camelot Road
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.4 miles from Indianola, MS, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.3 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 29 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.4 miles or 1h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Horn Lake, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Indianola, 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 Indianola, MS
This is one driving day of about 130.7 miles and 2h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Indianola, 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 South Highway 61 for about 54.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.4 mi from Indianola, MS
· 1h 29m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
17 mi from route
~43 min detour
Free
near mile 63.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.74 one way
$39.48 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$21.67
$43.34
premium
$4.56
$23.46
$46.92
diesel
$5.61
$28.86
$57.71
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
5 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Tesla Supercharger
Southaven, Mississippi
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Horn Lake, Mississippi
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Southaven, Mississippi
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Southaven, Mississippi
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Nissan Charging Station
Southaven, Mississippi
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla: 2
ChargePoint: 2
Other: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.2
0
$13.72
$6.27
Efficient EV
32.7
0
$11.44
$5.23
EV Truck/SUV
52.3
0
$18.30
$8.36
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Indianola, MS
Late night
in Indianola on Saturday
Local time
1:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Horn Lake, MS
Late night
in Horn Lake on Saturday
Local time
1:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Pullen, MS
65 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
20 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
2h 50m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Indianola, MS to Horn Lake, MS covers 130.7 miles and takes about 2h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Highway 61, US 49, US 61. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.4 miles from Indianola, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 50m 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 (College Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (West Augusta Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (College Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Indianola, MS to Horn Lake, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
