How far is Crystal Springs, MS from Ruby, MS?
The driving distance from Crystal Springs, MS to Ruby, MS is about 11.2 miles (18 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crystal Springs and Ruby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crystal Springs and Ruby.
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Start on East Georgetown Street
67 m · 9 sec · East Georgetown Street
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Turn left onto North Jackson Street
609 ft · 13 sec · North Jackson Street
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Turn right onto Lee Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Lee Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
9 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Hopewell Road
1584 ft · 44 sec · Hopewell Road
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Turn left onto Harmony Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Harmony Road
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Turn right onto Huckleberry Hill Lane
1.1 km · 3 min · Huckleberry Hill Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Huckleberry Hill Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Crystal Springs and Ruby.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Lee Avenue
Exit the roundabout
6.56 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Fog leaving Crystal Springs and Mostly Sunny near Ruby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crystal Springs to Ruby?
The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Terry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.6 miles from Crystal Springs and 5.6 miles from Ruby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7 miles (11.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.48 one way or $2.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Crystal Springs and Mostly Sunny near Ruby.
Stop Ideas Near Terry
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Terry.
Union Station
Hazlehurst station
Brookhaven
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crystal Springs and Ruby. Straight-line distance: 7 mi (11.26 km).
#1 Crystal Springs
City in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 4,647 |
| Coordinates | 31.9873800, -90.3570400 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ruby
Ruby is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.9459900, -90.2481400 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ruby (-90.24814, 31.94599)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $1.48 | $2.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.80 | $3.61 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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