How far is Ruby, MS from Georgetown, MS?

The driving distance from Ruby, MS to Georgetown, MS is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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
8.61 mi
00h 13m
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
8.61 mi
Kilometers
13.86 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Wed, Apr 15, 9:44 PM CDT
Return by in Ruby
Wed, Apr 15, 9:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ruby
2026-04-15T21:30
Arrive Georgetown
Wed, Apr 15, 9:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ruby
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 Ruby
4.4 mi
00h 06m
To Georgetown
4.2 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Huckleberry Hill Lane

    1.1 km · 3 min · Huckleberry Hill Lane

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Harmony Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Harmony Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Harmony Road

    12 m · 2 sec · Harmony Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hopewell Road

    1584 ft · 44 sec · Hopewell Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    6.3 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Mary Street

    551 ft · 18 sec · Mary Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    113 m · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street

    50 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
104.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harmony Road
1.35 mi · 16%
Huckleberry Hill Lane
0.66 mi · 8%
Hopewell Road
0.3 mi · 3%
Mary Street
0.1 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.03 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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
7.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crystal Springs
00h 06m from Ruby
Leave By
8:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ruby and Mostly Sunny near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ruby to Georgetown?

The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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 Ruby and 4.2 miles from Georgetown.

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 1.5 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 8:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.14 one way or $2.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Ruby and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 7.11 mi (11.44 km).

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#1 Ruby

Ruby is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.9459900, -90.2481400
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

Town in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States

Population268
Coordinates31.8715500, -90.1645300
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Huckleberry Hill Lane (-90.244176, 31.942534)
End: Main Street (-90.164538, 31.871606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
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
0.3 gal
1.15 L · about $1.14
Round trip
$2.27
0.6 gal · 2.3 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.14 $2.27
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.28 $2.56
Premium $4.63 $1.39 $2.78
Diesel $5.42 $1.62 $3.25

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 Ruby and Georgetown. The current time is 21:30:55.

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.