Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
17.5 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sardis, MS
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Ruby, MS
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This short 17.5-mile drive from Sardis, MS to Ruby, MS takes approximately 48 minutes and is best suited as a single-day trip. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, it's an economical option for a quick excursion within the Southeast region. The route primarily utilizes MS 28 and Sardis Road, with a 40% share of highway driving, suggesting a mix of road types. Given its brevity, no overnight stay is required, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. This journey offers a straightforward way to connect two points in Mississippi without a significant time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MS 28 | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Sardis Road | 3.8 mi | 9m |
| MS 472 | 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Sardis, MS and Ruby, MS.
Start on Monticello Road
Turn right onto Sardis Road
At end of road, turn left onto MS 472
Turn right onto East Whitworth Street
At end of road, turn right onto MS 28
Turn left onto South Harmony Road
At end of road, turn right onto Harmony Road
Continue on Harmony Road
Turn left onto Huckleberry Hill Lane
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Sardis Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto MS 472
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto East Whitworth Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto MS 28
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Harmony Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.64 one way
$5.29 round trip
| 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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Sardis on Sunday
Local time
2:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Ruby on Sunday
Local time
2:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 40% of the journey featuring highway conditions. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 3.8 miles along MS 28, offering a brief period of consistent speed. The road profile indicates a blend of driving experiences, moving between more open highway segments and potentially more localized roads as you approach your destination. This variety means you'll experience different driving dynamics throughout the 48-minute trip.
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 Sardis Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 48m drive. You will face about 7 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 (Sardis Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (MS 472): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (East Whitworth Street): Navigation decision point.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 17.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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