Origin
Ruleville, MS
Late night in Ruleville on Sunday
Local time
2:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ruleville, MS to Drew, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10m
Distance
6.5 mi
11 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 9m
★
6 AM
0h 10m
8 AM
0h 12m
10 AM
0h 11m
12 PM
0h 11m
3 PM
0h 11m
5 PM
0h 12m
8 PM
0h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ruleville, MS
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Drew, MS
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward connection in the Mississippi Delta, the 6.5-mile journey from Ruleville to Drew is an ideal choice. Expect to spend only about 10 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect quick hop rather than an overnight commitment. You will navigate primarily via North Oak Avenue and East Shaw Avenue, keeping your travel costs minimal with a fuel budget of just $1. Since both towns are located within the Southeast region, you won't experience any major shifts in landscape or regional culture. This route is best treated as a simple, efficient day trip that gets you to your destination with zero fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Oak Avenue | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| West Floyce Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Shaw Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Oak Avenue
— 6.1 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ruleville, MS and Drew, MS.
1
Start on West Floyce Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Floyce Street
2
Turn left onto US 49W
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
North Oak Avenue
3
Turn left onto East Shaw Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Shaw Avenue
4
Arrive at destination
East Shaw Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 6.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 49W / North Oak Avenue
Turn left onto US 49W / North Oak Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
6.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
East Shaw Avenue
Turn left onto East Shaw Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.98 one way
$1.96 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.08 | $2.16 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.17 | $2.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.57 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Drew, MS
Late night in Drew on Sunday
Local time
2:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
10m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This 6.5-mile stretch is a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you off the interstate entirely, as the highway share for this trip is zero percent. You will navigate local streets, which means you should be prepared for frequent turns rather than long, high-speed stretches. Because the entire route is localized, there is no single "longest stretch" of highway to worry about; instead, you are dealing with a more intimate, community-focused road profile. Expect a consistent pace as you transition between these two Mississippi towns, requiring your full attention on the turn-heavy layout of the local roads.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.1 mi on North Oak Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 49W / North Oak Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ruleville, MS to Drew, MS is easy. At 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 49W / North Oak Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (East Shaw Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This 10-minute drive is almost too short for a weekend trip, but it’s an easy same-day round trip if you're in the area and need to cover just 6.5 miles.
Family Friendly
With only 6.5 miles and a 10-minute drive time, this route is definitely short enough for kids. It's a local drive, so expect some turns, but nothing overwhelming.
Solo Traveler
At a mere 6.5 miles and 10 minutes, this route is comfortably solo, though it's so short you might not even need to adjust the radio.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
This is a super manageable 10-minute drive for a first-time driver, covering just 6.5 miles. The complexity is low (2/10), meaning you won't be dealing with complicated intersections.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.1 miles on North Oak Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 49W / North Oak Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (East Shaw Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Drew, MS before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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