Origin
West Hattiesburg, MS
Afternoon in West Hattiesburg on Wednesday
Local time
4:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Hattiesburg, MS to Horn Lake, MS
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
5h 26m
Distance
284.7 mi
458 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 13m
★
6 AM
5h 26m
8 AM
5h 53m
10 AM
5h 36m
12 PM
5h 33m
3 PM
5h 37m
5 PM
5h 52m
8 PM
5h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Hattiesburg, MS
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Horn Lake, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Hattiesburg, MS to Horn Lake, MS covers 284.7 miles and takes about 5h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, US 49, Goodman Road West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 193.7 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.00 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
142.3 miles from West Hattiesburg, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 5h 26m highway drive covering 284.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and US 49. The longest continuous stretch is about 193.7 miles on I 55.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 193.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
393 ft
204 ft
Total Climb
527 ft
Total Descent
488 ft
Highest Point
393 ft
~162.7 mi in
Elevation Range
188 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and US 49. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Weathersby Road.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 284.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Weathersby Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Weathersby Road
Turn left onto Weathersby Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 59 North: Laurel
Navigation decision point
Toward I 59 North: Laurel
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 59
Merge onto I 59
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
4.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward US 49 North, MS 42 West: Jackson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 49 North, MS 42 West: Jackson
6
282 mi into trip
|
~5h 20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Memphis
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from West Hattiesburg, MS to Horn Lake, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Jackson along the way.
Jackson
86.4 mi in
|
~1h 47m
|
via US 49
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 193.7 mi | 3h 29m |
| US 49 | 83.7 mi | 1h 42m |
| Goodman Road West | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| I 59 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Hardy Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Hurt Road | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| Weathersby Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 193.7 mi, about 3h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hattiesburg, MS and Horn Lake, MS.
1
Start on McKenzie Circle
101 ft
·
4 sec
·
McKenzie Circle
2
Continue on North Lane
444 ft
·
25 sec
·
North Lane
3
Turn left onto Weathersby Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Weathersby Road
4
Turn right onto US 98
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Hardy Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 59 North: Laurel
6
Merge onto I 59
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Toward US 49 North, MS 42 West: Jackson
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on US 49
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 49; MS 42
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 49
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 49
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 49
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 49
66 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit onto US 49
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 49
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 49
Toward Jackson
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 49
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 49
17
Merge onto I 55
194 mi
·
3 hr 29 min
·
I 55
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward Southaven, Horn Lake, Olive Branch
19
Keep slight left at fork
192 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Memphis
20
Turn left onto MS 302
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Goodman Road West
21
Turn left onto Hurt Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Hurt Road
22
Turn right onto Camelot Road
193 ft
·
8 sec
·
Camelot Road
23
Arrive at destination
Camelot Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 142.3 miles from West Hattiesburg, MS, or about 2h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 193.7 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 63 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142.3 miles or 2h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 27m
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 West Hattiesburg, 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 West Hattiesburg, MS
This is one driving day of about 284.7 miles and 5h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from West Hattiesburg, 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 I 55 for about 193.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 142.3 mi from West Hattiesburg, MS · 2h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
142 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 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 142.3 miles from West Hattiesburg, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 193.7 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.00 one way
$85.99 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
100 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $47.20 | $94.40 |
| premium | $4.56 | $51.10 | $102.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $62.86 | $125.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.4 | 1 | $29.89 | $13.67 |
| Efficient EV | 71.2 | 0 | $24.91 | $11.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 113.9 | 1 | $39.86 | $18.22 |
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
33 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
Horn Lake, MS
Afternoon in Horn Lake on Wednesday
Local time
4:57 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
23 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
5h 26m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from West Hattiesburg, MS to Horn Lake, MS covers 284.7 miles and takes about 5h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, US 49, Goodman Road West. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 142.3 miles from West Hattiesburg, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.00 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 284.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Weathersby Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from West Hattiesburg, MS to Horn Lake, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Jackson along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 204 ft to 393 ft elevation with about 527 ft of total climbing.
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