How far is Canton, IL from Vermont, IL?

The driving distance from Canton, IL to Vermont, IL is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.9 mi
00h 52m
Flight
27.55 mi
44.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.55 mi
Kilometers
44.34 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.9 mi
Kilometers
59.39 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vermont
Fri, Nov 6, 3:57 PM CST
Return by in Canton
Fri, Nov 6, 4:49 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canton
2026-11-06T15:05
Arrive Vermont
Fri, Nov 6, 3:57 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:46 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canton
9:30 PM CST
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
Lewistown
IL

High school in Lewistown, Fulton County, Illinois

From Canton
18.4 mi
00h 26m
To Vermont
18.5 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 8:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 12 mph N
Destination
49°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 7:00 AM CST
Wind
6 to 12 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    22 m · 3 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Locust Street

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Locust Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 5th Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North 5th Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Ff

    1554 ft · 31 sec · Ff

  6. 6

    Continue on North State Route 100

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 100

  7. 7

    Turn right

    15.4 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    12.6 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North County Highway 13

    3.7 mi · 9 min · North County Highway 13

  10. 10

    Continue on Vermont Road

    869 ft · 24 sec · Vermont Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Main Street

    3112 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

    108 m · 10 sec · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    2 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North County Highway 13
3.68 mi · 10%
North 5th Avenue
2.36 mi · 6%
North State Route 100
1.32 mi · 4%
North Main Street
0.59 mi · 2%
East Locust Street
0.4 mi · 1%
Ff
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

15.4 mi · 00h 26m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
27.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewistown
00h 26m from Canton
Leave By
4:46 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Canton and Mostly Sunny near Vermont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Lewistown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.4 miles from Canton and 18.5 miles from Vermont.

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

The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.99 one way or $11.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Canton and Mostly Sunny near Vermont.

Stop Ideas Near Lewistown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lewistown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterford Town Hall
Scenic stop 3 mi away

Waterford Town Hall

Lewistown , IL
Lewistown, IL 61542
Historical landmark
Lewistown City Hall
Meeting point 3.1 mi away

Lewistown City Hall

Lewistown , IL
119 S Adams St, Lewistown, IL 61542
City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.2 mi away

Havana Water Works Clerk

Havana , IL
227 W Main St, Havana, IL 62644
Rating 3.0/5 4 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Macomb

44 mi away
120 East Calhoun Street
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

50 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Galesburg station

64 mi away
225 South Seminary Street
RAIL

Lincoln

72 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canton and Vermont. Straight-line distance: 27.55 mi (44.34 km).

Canton

#1 Canton

City in Fulton County, Illinois, United States

Population13,265
Coordinates40.5580900, -90.0351200
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Vermont

#2 Vermont

Village in Illinois

Population624
Coordinates40.2942100, -90.4279000
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-90.035088, 40.558091)
End: (-90.427867, 40.29424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.93 L · about $5.99
Round trip
$11.98
2.6 gal · 9.86 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.61 $5.99 $11.98
Mid-grade $5.24 $6.81 $13.62
Premium $5.79 $7.53 $15.06
Diesel $6.59 $8.57 $17.14

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Canton and Vermont. The current time is 15:05:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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