How far is Avon, IL from Canton, IL?

The driving distance from Avon, IL to Canton, IL is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.5 mi
00h 54m
Flight
22.21 mi
35.75 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.21 mi
Kilometers
35.75 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.5 mi
Kilometers
49.09 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 AM CDT
Return by in Avon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avon
2026-04-22T23:56
Arrive Canton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Avon
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Buckeye
IL

Township in Stephenson County, Illinois

From Avon
15.2 mi
00h 27m
To Canton
15.3 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Avon and Canton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avon and Canton.

  1. 1

    Start on East Wood Street

    11 m · 6 sec · East Wood Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3121 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on IL 41

    2.8 mi · 5 min · IL 41

  4. 4

    Continue on North 2350th Road

    2721 ft · 54 sec · North 2350th Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East Main Street

    1881 ft · 38 sec · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Washington Street

    2810 ft · 56 sec · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East 2300th Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East 2300th Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on East 2300th Street

    716 ft · 14 sec · East 2300th Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North 2100th Road

    23.6 mi · 42 min · North 2100th Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    41 m · 33 sec · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn uturn onto North Main Street

    17 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Avon and Canton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 2100th Road
23.6 mi · 78%
IL 41
2.76 mi · 9%
East 2300th Street
2.07 mi · 7%
South Main Street
0.59 mi · 2%
Washington Street
0.53 mi · 2%
North 2350th Road
0.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North 2100th Road

Turn straight onto North 2100th Road

23.6 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
22.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buckeye
00h 27m from Avon
Leave By
4:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Avon and Sunny near Canton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Avon to Canton?

The road trip is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Buckeye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Avon and 15.3 miles from Canton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.07 one way or $8.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Avon and Sunny near Canton.

Stop Ideas Near Buckeye

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Buckeye, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buckeye.

RAIL

Macomb

33 mi away
120 East Calhoun Street
RAIL

Galesburg station

46 mi away
225 South Seminary Street
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

53 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Burlington

75 mi away
300 South Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avon and Canton. Straight-line distance: 22.21 mi (35.75 km).

Avon

#1 Avon

Village in Fulton County, Illinois, United States

Population699
Coordinates40.6642100, -90.4348500
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Canton

#2 Canton

City in Fulton County, Illinois, United States

Population13,265
Coordinates40.5580900, -90.0351200
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: Avon (-90.43485, 40.66421)
End: Canton (-90.03512, 40.55809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.07 L · about $4.07
Round trip
$8.15
2.16 gal · 8.14 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.07 $8.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.59 $9.19
Premium $4.65 $5.03 $10.05
Diesel $5.30 $5.73 $11.46

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Avon and Canton. The current time is 23:56:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.