How far is Georgetown, MS from Ruby, MS?

The driving distance from Georgetown, MS to Ruby, MS is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.84 mi
00h 17m
Flight
7.11 mi
11.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.11 mi
Kilometers
11.44 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.84 mi
Kilometers
14.23 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ruby
Wed, Apr 15, 11:21 PM CDT
Return by in Georgetown
Wed, Apr 15, 11:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-15T23:03
Arrive Ruby
Wed, Apr 15, 11:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Georgetown
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Crystal Springs
MS

City in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Georgetown
4.4 mi
00h 08m
To Ruby
4.4 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Georgetown and Ruby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and Ruby.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    37 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    113 m · 16 sec · Railroad Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Mary Street

    571 ft · 17 sec · Mary Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    6.3 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Hopewell Road

    1584 ft · 44 sec · Hopewell Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Harmony Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Harmony Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Huckleberry Hill Lane

    1.1 km · 3 min · Huckleberry Hill Lane

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Huckleberry Hill Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Georgetown and Ruby.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
8 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harmony Road
1.35 mi · 15%
Huckleberry Hill Lane
0.66 mi · 7%
Hopewell Road
0.3 mi · 3%
Mary Street
0.11 mi · 1%
Railroad Avenue
0.07 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

6.34 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
7.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crystal Springs
00h 08m from Georgetown
Leave By
7:54 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Georgetown 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 Georgetown to Ruby?

The road trip is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Crystal Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.4 miles from Georgetown and 4.4 miles from Ruby.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.17 one way or $2.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Georgetown and Mostly Sunny near Ruby.

Stop Ideas Near Crystal Springs

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Crystal Springs, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crystal Springs.

RAIL

Hazlehurst station

14 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Brookhaven

46 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

61 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Ruby. Straight-line distance: 7.11 mi (11.44 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

Town in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States

Population268
Coordinates31.8715500, -90.1645300
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ruby

Ruby is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.9459900, -90.2481400
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-90.16453, 31.87155)
End: Ruby (-90.24814, 31.94599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.18 L · about $1.17
Round trip
$2.35
0.62 gal · 2.36 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.17 $2.35
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.32 $2.64
Premium $4.63 $1.43 $2.87
Diesel $5.42 $1.68 $3.36

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Ruby. The current time is 23:03:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.