How far is Wesson, MS from Ruby, MS?
The driving distance from Wesson, MS to Ruby, MS is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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 of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wesson and Ruby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wesson and Ruby.
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Start on Spring Street
26 m · 6 sec · Spring Street
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Turn right
6.8 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Old Hwy 51 Road
2291 ft · 1 min · Old Hwy 51 Road
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Turn slight left onto Cooper Drive
2769 ft · 1 min · Cooper Drive
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Take the ramp right toward I 55
1352 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
14.5 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 27 North: Crystal Springs North, Utica
1034 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MS 27 North: Crystal Springs North, Utica
687 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
47 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Hopewell Road
1584 ft · 44 sec · Hopewell Road
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Turn left onto Harmony Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Harmony Road
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Turn right 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 Wesson 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.
I 55
Merge slight left
14.5 mi · 00h 15m
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 leaving Wesson 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 Wesson to Ruby?
The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Crystal Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Wesson and 17.1 miles from Ruby.
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 15.1 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 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.58 one way or $9.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Wesson and Mostly Sunny near Ruby.
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 Wesson and Ruby. Straight-line distance: 19.05 mi (30.66 km).
#1 Wesson
Human settlement in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 1,849 |
| Coordinates | 31.7012800, -90.3975900 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.15 | $10.31 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.60 | $11.19 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
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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