The drive from Ripley, MS to Horn Lake, MS covers 75 miles and takes about 1h 39m 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, Mississippi Highway 2 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.5 miles on I 22.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.33 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
37.5 miles from Ripley, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 75 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 1h 39m highway drive covering 75 miles, with most of the trip on I 22 and Goodman Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 45.5 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 16 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 45.5 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
605 ft295 ft
Total Climb
358 ft
Total Descent
549 ft
Highest Point
605 ft
~10.7 mi in
Elevation Range
309 ft
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 6.6 miles in near MS 2 / West Palmer Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 39m 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: at 6.6 miles (MS 2 / West Palmer Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles (MS 5): Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles (I 22; US 78): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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
6.6 mi into trip|~10m in|MS 2 / West Palmer Street
Turn right onto MS 2 / West Palmer Street
Navigation decision point
4
16.8 mi into trip|~28m in|MS 5
At end of road, turn left onto MS 5
Navigation decision point
5
18.4 mi into trip|~31m 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
64 mi into trip|~1h 20m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
64.1 mi into trip|~1h 20m 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
45.5 mi
48m
Goodman Road
10.4 mi
16m
Mississippi Highway 2
9.6 mi
16m
City Avenue South
6 mi
9m
MS 178
0.9 mi
1m
West Palmer Street
0.6 mi
1m
Hurt Road
0.5 mi
2m
South Main Street
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 22
— 45.5 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ripley, MS and Horn Lake, MS.
1
Start on West Walnut Street
457 ft·22 sec·West Walnut Street
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi·1 min·South Main Street
3
Turn right onto MS 15
6.0 mi·9 min·City Avenue South
4
Turn right onto MS 2
0.6 mi·1 min·West Palmer Street
5
Continue on MS 2
8.7 mi·15 min·Mississippi Highway 2
6
Continue on MS 2
0.9 mi·1 min·Mississippi Highway 2
7
At end of road, turn left onto MS 5
0.3 mi·36 sec·MS 5
8
Turn right onto MS 178
0.9 mi·1 min·MS 178
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward I-22 West, US 78 West: Memphis
10
Merge onto I 22; US 78
45 mi·48 min·I 22; US 78
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward MS 302: Olive Branch Southaven
12
Keep slight left at fork
195 ft·10 sec
13
Turn left onto MS 302
10 mi·16 min·Goodman Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto Hurt Road
0.5 mi·2 min·Hurt Road
15
Turn right onto Camelot Road
193 ft·8 sec·Camelot Road
16
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 37.5 miles from Ripley, MS, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.5 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 17 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.5 miles or 52m 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 20m
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 Ripley, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ripley, MS
This is one driving day of about 75 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Ripley, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 22 for about 45.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.5 mi from Ripley, MS
· 52m 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.
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...
30 mi from route
~75 min detour
Free
near mile 5.2
Park Closure: Partial Closure of Rocky Springs Trail
Park Closure: Temporary Blackland Prairie Trail Closure to Equestrians
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.33 one way
$22.65 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$12.43
$24.87
premium
$4.56
$13.46
$26.92
diesel
$5.61
$16.56
$33.12
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
8 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
Memphis, Tennessee
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Southaven, Mississippi
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Horn Lake, Mississippi
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Byhalia, Mississippi
ChargePoint
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
ChargePoint Charging Station
Memphis, Tennessee
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 5
Tesla: 2
Other: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.5
0
$7.87
$3.60
Efficient EV
18.8
0
$6.56
$3.00
EV Truck/SUV
30
0
$10.50
$4.80
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Ripley, MS
Afternoon
in Ripley on Friday
Local time
2:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Horn Lake, MS
Afternoon
in Horn Lake on Friday
Local time
2:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
25 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
1h 39m 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 Ripley, MS to Horn Lake, MS covers 75 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 22, Goodman Road, Mississippi Highway 2. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.5 miles from Ripley, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.33 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 1h 39m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles (MS 2 / West Palmer Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles (MS 5): Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles (I 22; US 78): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Ripley, MS to Horn Lake, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 295 ft to 605 ft elevation with about 358 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
