Origin
Crystal Springs, MS
Evening in Crystal Springs on Wednesday
Local time
7:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crystal Springs, MS to Ruby, MS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
21m
Distance
11.2 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crystal Springs, MS
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Ruby, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Crystal Springs, MS to Ruby, MS covers 11.2 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MS 27, Lee Avenue, Harmony Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.6 miles on MS 27. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
5.6 miles from Crystal Springs, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Crystal Springs, MS to Ruby, MS covers 11.2 miles and takes about 21m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MS 27 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Jackson Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Lee Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (MS 27): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Jackson Street
Turn left onto North Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lee Avenue
Turn right onto Lee Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
MS 27
Enter roundabout onto MS 27
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
8.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Hopewell Road
Turn right onto Hopewell Road
Navigation decision point
4
10.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Huckleberry Hill Lane
Turn right onto Huckleberry Hill Lane
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MS 27 | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Lee Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Harmony Road | 1.3 mi | 5m |
| Huckleberry Hill Lane | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Hopewell Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Jackson Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Georgetown Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MS 27
— 6.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crystal Springs, MS and Ruby, MS.
1
Start on East Georgetown Street
218 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Georgetown Street
2
Turn left onto North Jackson Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
North Jackson Street
3
Turn right onto Lee Avenue
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Lee Avenue
4
Enter roundabout onto MS 27
29 ft
·
0 sec
·
MS 27
5
Continue on MS 27
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
MS 27
6
Turn right onto Hopewell Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Hopewell Road
7
Turn left onto Harmony Road
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Harmony Road
8
Turn right onto Huckleberry Hill Lane
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Huckleberry Hill Lane
9
Arrive at destination
Huckleberry Hill Lane
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 5.6 miles from Crystal Springs, MS, or about 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 11 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.6 miles or 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ruby, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Crystal Springs, MS.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Crystal Springs, MS
This is one driving day of about 11.2 miles and 21m.
At 11.2 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on MS 27 for about 6.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.6 mi from Crystal Springs, MS · 8m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.6 miles from Crystal Springs, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ruby, MS
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Ruby, MS if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.69 one way
$3.38 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.86 | $3.71 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Ruby, MS
Evening in Ruby on Wednesday
Local time
7:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
16 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Crystal Springs, MS to Ruby, MS covers 11.2 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MS 27, Lee Avenue, Harmony Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.6 miles from Crystal Springs, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.69 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Lee Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (MS 27): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Crystal Springs, MS to Ruby, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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