How far is Sardis, MS from Ruby, MS?
The driving distance from Sardis, MS to Ruby, MS is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11 miles (17.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sardis and Ruby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sardis and Ruby.
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Start on Monticello Road
20 m · 4 sec · Monticello 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
3.2 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto East Whitworth Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Whitworth Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
3.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto South Harmony Road
2.7 mi · 11 min · South 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 Harmony Road
1.9 mi · 7 min · Harmony Road
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Turn left onto Huckleberry Hill Lane
1.1 km · 3 min · Huckleberry Hill Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Huckleberry Hill Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sardis and Ruby.
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
At the end of the road, turn right
3.84 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Sardis and Mostly Sunny near Ruby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sardis to Ruby?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hazlehurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Sardis and 8.8 miles from Ruby.
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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 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 Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Sardis and Mostly Sunny near Ruby.
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 Sardis and Ruby. Straight-line distance: 10.97 mi (17.65 km).
#1 Sardis
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,529 |
| Coordinates | 31.8010000, -90.3242600 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ruby
Ruby is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.9459900, -90.2481400 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ruby (-90.24814, 31.94599)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 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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