How far is Ruby, MS from Sardis, MS?
The driving distance from Ruby, MS to Sardis, MS is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11 miles (17.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ruby and Sardis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ruby and Sardis.
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Start on Huckleberry Hill Lane
1.1 km · 3 min · Huckleberry Hill Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Harmony Road
1.9 mi · 7 min · Harmony Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Harmony Road
2485 ft · 2 min · Harmony Road
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Continue on South Harmony Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · South Harmony Road
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Keep slight left to continue on South Harmony Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · South Harmony Road
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Turn right
3.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto East Whitworth Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Whitworth Street
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Turn left onto Shady Grove Road
3.2 mi · 8 min · Shady Grove Road
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Turn right onto Sardis Road
3.8 mi · 9 min · Sardis Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Monticello Road
20 m · 2 sec · Monticello Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Monticello Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ruby and Sardis.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
3.84 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ruby and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Sardis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ruby to Sardis?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Hazlehurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Ruby and 8.8 miles from Sardis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11 miles (17.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.35 one way or $4.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ruby and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Sardis.
Stop Ideas Near Hazlehurst
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 Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst station
Brookhaven
Union Station
McComb
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ruby and Sardis. Straight-line distance: 10.97 mi (17.65 km).
#1 Ruby
Ruby is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.9459900, -90.2481400 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sardis
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,529 |
| Coordinates | 31.8010000, -90.3242600 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monticello Road (-90.324152, 31.801185)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
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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