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Trip from Itawamba County, MS to Horn Lake, MS

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 17m

Distance

118.1 mi

190 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 8m ★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 24m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 25m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Itawamba County, MS, MS

Itawamba County, MS

Mark Stebnicki

city in DeSoto County, Mississippi, United States

Horn Lake, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Itawamba County, MS to Horn Lake, MS covers 118.1 miles and takes about 2h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 22, Goodman Road, MS 178 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 102.1 miles on I 22. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.84 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.

Midpoint

59 miles from Itawamba County, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 17m. Total distance: 118.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 17m highway drive covering 118.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 22 and Goodman Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 102.1 miles on I 22.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 22 is the longest continuous segment at about 102.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 22 and Goodman Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near MS 178.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 17m 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: at 0.2 miles (MS 178): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (South Adams Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (I 22; US 78): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | MS 178

Turn right onto MS 178

Navigation decision point

5
2.5 mi into trip | ~4m in | South Adams Street

Turn left onto South Adams Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
4.9 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 22; US 78

Merge onto I 22; US 78

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
107.1 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
107.2 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in | MS 302 / Goodman Road

Turn left onto MS 302 / Goodman Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 22 102.1 mi 1h 49m
Goodman Road 10.4 mi 16m
MS 178 2.4 mi 4m
South Adams Street 2 mi 3m
Hurt Road 0.5 mi 2m
Walton Road Southwest 0.2 mi <1m
Camelot Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 22 — 102.1 mi, about 1h 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Itawamba County, MS and Horn Lake, MS.

1

Start on Walton Road Southwest

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Walton Road Southwest
2

Turn right onto MS 178

2.4 mi · 4 min · MS 178
3

Turn left onto South Adams Street

2.0 mi · 3 min · South Adams Street
Use the left lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward Tupelo
5

Merge onto I 22; US 78

102 mi · 1 hr 49 min · I 22; US 78
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward MS 302: Olive Branch Southaven
7

Keep slight left at fork

195 ft · 10 sec
8

Turn left onto MS 302

10 mi · 16 min · Goodman Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Turn left onto Hurt Road

0.5 mi · 2 min · Hurt Road
10

Turn right onto Camelot Road

193 ft · 8 sec · Camelot Road
11

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 59 miles from Itawamba County, MS, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.1 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 26 miles or 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 59 miles or 1h 7m 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 47m

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 Itawamba County, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

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 Itawamba County, MS

This is one driving day of about 118.1 miles and 2h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Itawamba County, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 22 for about 102.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 59 mi from Itawamba County, MS · 1h 7m into the drive

city in Oxfordshire, England

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oxford, MS

59 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

Tupelo, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New Albany, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59 miles from Itawamba County, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 22 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 102.1 miles.

Arriving in Horn Lake, MS

The final approach into Horn Lake, 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 Horn Lake, 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.

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is five sections of hiking trail running roughly parallel to the 444-mile long Natchez Trace Parkway scenic motor road. The foot trails total more than 60 miles...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 24.4
Park Closure: Partial Closure of Rocky Springs Trail
Park Closure: Temporary Blackland Prairie Trail Closure to Equestrians
View on nps.gov
Tupelo National Battlefield

Tupelo National Battlefield

National Battlefield

In July, 1864, federal forces, including men from the United States Colored Troops, marched into Tupelo, Mississippi. Disorganized Confederate soldiers fought fiercely but could not overpower the fede...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 24.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.84 one way

$35.67 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $19.58 $39.16
premium $4.56 $21.20 $42.40
diesel $5.61 $26.07 $52.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.4 0 $12.40 $5.67
Efficient EV 29.5 0 $10.33 $4.72
EV Truck/SUV 47.2 0 $16.53 $7.56

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (66% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Itawamba County, MS

Afternoon in Itawamba County on Thursday

Local time

1:41 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Horn Lake, MS

Afternoon in Horn Lake on Thursday

Local time

1:41 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

77°F

Oxford, MS

59 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

2 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

2h 17m 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 Itawamba County, MS to Horn Lake, MS covers 118.1 miles and takes about 2h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 22, Goodman Road, MS 178. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59 miles from Itawamba County, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.84 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.
This is a straightforward 2h 17m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MS 178): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (South Adams Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (I 22; US 78): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Itawamba County, MS to Horn Lake, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail and Tupelo National Battlefield.

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