Origin
Ruby, MS
Night in Ruby on Wednesday
Local time
10:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ruby, MS to Sardis, MS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
48m
Distance
17.5 mi
28 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ruby, MS
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Sardis, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ruby, MS to Sardis, MS covers 17.5 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MS 28, Sardis Road, Shady Grove Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.8 miles on MS 28. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.64 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
8.7 miles from Ruby, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 48m drive with frequent turns across 17.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MS 28 is the longest continuous segment at about 3.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Harmony Road.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.5 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Harmony Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (Harmony Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (South Harmony Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Harmony Road
At end of road, turn right onto Harmony Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Harmony Road
At end of road, turn right onto Harmony Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
South Harmony Road
Keep slight left at fork onto South Harmony Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
10.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
MS 472 / Shady Grove Road
Turn left onto MS 472 / Shady Grove Road
Navigation decision point
5
17.5 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Monticello Road
At end of road, turn left onto Monticello Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MS 28 | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Sardis Road | 3.8 mi | 9m |
| Shady Grove Road | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| South Harmony Road | 2.7 mi | 10m |
| Harmony Road | 2.4 mi | 9m |
| East Whitworth Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Huckleberry Hill Lane | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Monticello Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MS 28
— 3.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ruby, MS and Sardis, MS.
1
Start on Huckleberry Hill Lane
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Huckleberry Hill Lane
2
At end of road, turn right onto Harmony Road
1.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Harmony Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto Harmony Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Harmony Road
4
Continue on South Harmony Road
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South Harmony Road
5
Keep slight left at fork onto South Harmony Road
1.6 mi
·
6 min
·
South Harmony Road
6
Turn right onto MS 28
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
MS 28
7
Turn left onto East Whitworth Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Whitworth Street
8
Turn left onto MS 472
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Shady Grove Road
9
Turn right onto Sardis Road
3.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Sardis Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto Monticello Road
65 ft
·
1 sec
·
Monticello Road
11
Arrive at destination
Monticello Road
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 8.7 miles from Ruby, MS, or about 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.8 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 17.5 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.7 miles or 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sardis, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Ruby, MS.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ruby, MS
This is one driving day of about 17.5 miles and 48m.
At 17.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on MS 28 for about 3.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.7 mi from Ruby, MS · 27m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.7 miles from Ruby, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sardis, MS
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Sardis, 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
$2.64 one way
$5.29 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.90 | $5.80 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Sardis, MS
Night in Sardis on Wednesday
Local time
10:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°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
11 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
48m 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 Ruby, MS to Sardis, MS covers 17.5 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MS 28, Sardis Road, Shady Grove Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.7 miles from Ruby, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.64 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.5 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Harmony Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (Harmony Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (South Harmony Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Ruby, MS to Sardis, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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