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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.5 mi
00h 48m
Flight
10.97 mi
17.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.97 mi
Kilometers
17.65 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.5 mi
Kilometers
28.16 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ruby
Wed, Apr 15, 8:32 PM CDT
Return by in Sardis
Wed, Apr 15, 9:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sardis
2026-04-15T19:43
Arrive Ruby
Wed, Apr 15, 8:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sardis
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Hazlehurst
MS

City in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States

From Sardis
8.8 mi
00h 24m
To Ruby
8.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Monticello Road

    20 m · 4 sec · Monticello Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sardis Road

    3.8 mi · 9 min · Sardis Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.2 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Whitworth Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Whitworth Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3.8 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Harmony Road

    2.7 mi · 11 min · South Harmony Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Harmony Road

    2485 ft · 2 min · Harmony Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Harmony Road

    1.9 mi · 7 min · Harmony Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Huckleberry Hill Lane

    1.1 km · 3 min · Huckleberry Hill Lane

  10. 10

    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.

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
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sardis Road
3.8 mi · 22%
South Harmony Road
2.73 mi · 16%
Harmony Road
2.38 mi · 14%
East Whitworth Street
0.92 mi · 5%
Huckleberry Hill Lane
0.66 mi · 4%
Monticello Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
11 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazlehurst
00h 24m from Sardis
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Hazlehurst station

North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Brookhaven

32 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

McComb

68 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sardis and Ruby. Straight-line distance: 10.97 mi (17.65 km).

Sardis

#1 Sardis

Town of the United States

Population1,529
Coordinates31.8010000, -90.3242600
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ruby

Ruby is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.9459900, -90.2481400
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Sardis (-90.32426, 31.801)
End: Ruby (-90.24814, 31.94599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.34 L · about $2.35
Round trip
$4.70
1.24 gal · 4.68 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Sardis and Ruby. The current time is 19:43:31.

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.