How far is Ruleville, MS from Fitzhugh, MS?

The driving distance from Ruleville, MS to Fitzhugh, MS is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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
12.08 mi
00h 18m
Flight
11.5 mi
18.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.5 mi
Kilometers
18.5 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.08 mi
Kilometers
19.44 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fitzhugh
Fri, Apr 17, 6:03 AM CDT
Return by in Ruleville
Fri, Apr 17, 6:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ruleville
2026-04-17T05:45
Arrive Fitzhugh
Fri, Apr 17, 6:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ruleville
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
Drew
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Ruleville
6 mi
00h 09m
To Fitzhugh
6 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ruleville and Fitzhugh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ruleville and Fitzhugh.

  1. 1

    Start on West Floyce Street

    1522 ft · 36 sec · West Floyce Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Oak Avenue

    6.9 mi · 10 min · North Oak Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 49

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Highway 49

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Fitzhugh Road

    910 ft · 40 sec · Fitzhugh Road

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fitzhugh Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ruleville and Fitzhugh.

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
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Oak Avenue
6.94 mi · 57%
Highway 49
4.68 mi · 39%
West Floyce Street
0.29 mi · 2%
Fitzhugh Road
0.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Oak Avenue

Turn left onto North Oak Avenue

6.94 mi · 00h 10m

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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
11.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Drew
00h 09m from Ruleville
Leave By
7:52 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ruleville and Sunny near Fitzhugh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ruleville to Fitzhugh?

The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Drew is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Ruleville and 6 miles from Fitzhugh.

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

The direct path is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.63 one way or $3.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ruleville and Sunny near Fitzhugh.

Stop Ideas Near Drew

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Drew, 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 Drew.

RAIL

Greenwood

46 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

107 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ruleville and Fitzhugh. Straight-line distance: 11.5 mi (18.5 km).

Ruleville

#1 Ruleville

City in Sunflower County, Mississippi

Population2,511
Coordinates33.7259500, -90.5514800
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fitzhugh

Fitzhugh is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.8884500, -90.5087000
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Ruleville (-90.55148, 33.72595)
End: Fitzhugh (-90.5087, 33.88845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.61 L · about $1.63
Round trip
$3.26
0.86 gal · 3.22 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.63 $3.26
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.83 $3.66
Premium $4.63 $1.99 $3.98
Diesel $5.42 $2.33 $4.66

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Ruleville and Fitzhugh. The current time is 05:45:06.

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.