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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.55 mi
00h 35m
Flight
19.05 mi
30.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.05 mi
Kilometers
30.66 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.55 mi
Kilometers
41.12 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wesson
Wed, Apr 15, 10:06 PM CDT
Return by in Ruby
Wed, Apr 15, 10:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ruby
2026-04-15T21:31
Arrive Wesson
Wed, Apr 15, 10:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:20 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
17.3 mi
00h 17m
To Wesson
8.2 mi
00h 17m

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
61°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

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.

  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 · 50 sec · Hopewell Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    49 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 55 South

    1400 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    14.5 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1622 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Cooper Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Cooper Drive

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Old Hwy 51 Road

    2291 ft · 1 min · Old Hwy 51 Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    6.8 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · Spring Street

  15. 15

    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.

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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
15 mi · 59%
Hopewell Road
3.12 mi · 12%
Harmony Road
1.35 mi · 5%
Cooper Drive
0.68 mi · 3%
Huckleberry Hill Lane
0.66 mi · 3%
Old Hwy 51 Road
0.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
19.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crystal Springs
00h 17m from Ruby
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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 Wesson. Straight-line distance: 19.05 mi (30.66 km).

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#1 Ruby

Ruby is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.9459900, -90.2481400
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Wesson

#2 Wesson

Human settlement in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population1,849
Coordinates31.7012800, -90.3975900
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Huckleberry Hill Lane (-90.244176, 31.942534)
End: Spring Street (-90.397619, 31.70125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.41 L · about $3.41
Round trip
$6.82
1.8 gal · 6.82 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Ruby and Wesson. The current time is 21:31:25.

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.