How far is Ruby, MS from Wesson, MS?
The driving distance from Ruby, MS to Wesson, MS is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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 35m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ruby and Wesson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ruby and Wesson.
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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 left onto Harmony Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Harmony Road
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Continue on Harmony Road
12 m · 2 sec · Harmony Road
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Turn right onto Hopewell Road
1584 ft · 50 sec · Hopewell Road
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Turn left
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
49 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 55 South
1400 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
14.5 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right
1622 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto Cooper Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Cooper Drive
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Turn straight onto Old Hwy 51 Road
2291 ft · 1 min · Old Hwy 51 Road
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Turn right
6.8 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Spring Street
26 m · 4 sec · Spring Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ruby and Wesson.
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.
I 55 South
Merge slight left
14.5 mi · 00h 16m
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 near Wesson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ruby to Wesson?
The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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 17.3 miles from Ruby and 8.2 miles from Wesson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.41 one way or $6.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ruby and Patchy Fog near Wesson.
Stop Ideas Near Crystal Springs
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 Crystal Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ruby and Wesson. Straight-line distance: 19.05 mi (30.66 km).
#1 Ruby
Ruby is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.9459900, -90.2481400 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wesson
Human settlement in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 1,849 |
| Coordinates | 31.7012800, -90.3975900 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Street (-90.397619, 31.70125)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.83 | $7.67 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.16 | $8.33 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.87 | $9.75 |
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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