Origin
Wesson, MS
Late night in Wesson on Tuesday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wesson, MS to Ruby, MS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
34.3 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wesson, MS
大 董
Ruby, MS
大 董
Trip Overview
This 34.3-mile drive from Wesson, MS to Ruby, MS is a quick trip, estimated to take around 50 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The majority of your journey, 90%, will be on highways, making it a straightforward drive. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, this route is very budget-friendly. Both your starting point in Wesson and your destination in Ruby are located in the Southeast region of Mississippi. This highway-focused drive offers a convenient way to travel a short distance within the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 14.5 mi | 15m |
| US 51 | 9.4 mi | 13m |
| MS 27 | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Harmony Road | 1.3 mi | 5m |
| Huckleberry Hill Lane | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Cooper Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Old Hwy 51 Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Hopewell Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 14.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wesson, MS and Ruby, MS.
1
Start on Spring Street
84 ft
·
5 sec
·
Spring Street
2
Turn right onto US 51
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
US 51
3
Turn left onto Old Hwy 51 Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Hwy 51 Road
4
Turn slight left onto Cooper Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cooper Drive
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 55
6
Merge onto I 55
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 55
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward MS 27 North: Crystal Springs North, Utica
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward MS 27 North: Crystal Springs North, Utica
9
Turn straight onto US 51; MS 27
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 51; MS 27
10
Enter roundabout onto MS 27
154 ft
·
2 sec
·
MS 27
11
Continue on MS 27
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
MS 27
12
Turn right onto Hopewell Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Hopewell Road
13
Turn left onto Harmony Road
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Harmony Road
14
Turn right onto Huckleberry Hill Lane
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Huckleberry Hill Lane
15
Arrive at destination
Huckleberry Hill Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.1 miles from Wesson, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 51
Turn right onto US 51
Navigation decision point
4
7.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp toward I 55
Navigation decision point
Toward I 55
5
22.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward MS 27 North: Crystal Springs North, Utica
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MS 27 North: Crystal Springs North, Utic...
7
22.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MS 27 North: Crystal Springs North, Utica
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MS 27 North: Crystal Springs North, Utic...
4
25.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
MS 27
Enter roundabout onto MS 27
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.18 one way
$10.36 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.69 | $11.37 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.16 | $12.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.20 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Ruby, MS
Late night in Ruby on Tuesday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
22 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
50m 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?
Expect a drive primarily on the interstate, with 90% of the 34.3 miles covered on highways like I-55, US-51, and MS-27. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 14.5 miles on I-55, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. While much of the drive is on higher-speed roads, be prepared for potential transitions as you move between these main routes. The profile suggests a generally efficient travel experience, focused on covering ground quickly rather than exploring winding backroads. You'll likely experience a consistent driving environment for most of this short journey.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.5 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and US 51. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 51.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 34.3 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (US 51): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 22.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Wesson, MS to Ruby, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Utica along the way.
Utica
22.5 mi in
|
~28m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 34.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.5 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: near the start (US 51): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 22.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home 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 Ruby, 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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