How far is Canton, KS from City of Lindsborg, KS?

The driving distance from Canton, KS to City of Lindsborg, KS is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.52 mi
00h 35m
Flight
18.73 mi
30.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.73 mi
Kilometers
30.14 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.52 mi
Kilometers
45.9 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Lindsborg
Thu, Apr 23, 10:50 AM CDT
Return by in Canton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canton
2026-04-23T10:14
Arrive City of Lindsborg
Thu, Apr 23, 10:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Canton
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
New Gottland
KS

Township in McPherson County, Kansas

From Canton
14.2 mi
00h 17m
To City of Lindsborg
14.3 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 22 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 23 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Canton and City of Lindsborg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Canton and City of Lindsborg.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    47 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mc Pherson

    57 m · 10 sec · Mc Pherson

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1823 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on 27th Avenue

    1396 ft · 40 sec · 27th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right

    10.6 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1044 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Smokey Valley Road

    963 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Smoky Valley Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Smoky Valley Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Cole Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Cole Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East McPherson Street

    2631 ft · 55 sec · East McPherson Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2560 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Saline Street

    134 m · 25 sec · East Saline Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    38 m · 6 sec · North 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canton and City of Lindsborg.

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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
27th Avenue
12.5 mi · 44%
Smoky Valley Road
2.52 mi · 9%
South Cole Street
1.26 mi · 4%
East McPherson Street
0.5 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.48 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

27th Avenue

Merge slight left

12.1 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
18.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Gottland
00h 17m from Canton
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Canton and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Lindsborg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Canton to City of Lindsborg?

The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Gottland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Canton and 14.3 miles from City of Lindsborg.

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

The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Canton and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Lindsborg.

Stop Ideas Near New Gottland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Gottland, 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 New Gottland.

RAIL

Newton

50 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

52 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canton and City of Lindsborg. Straight-line distance: 18.73 mi (30.14 km).

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#1 Canton

City in Kansas, United States

Population688
Coordinates38.3861200, -97.4280900
Altitude485
CountryUnited States
City of Lindsborg

#2 City of Lindsborg

Town in Kansas, USA

Population0
Coordinates38.5766100, -97.6743900
Altitude406
CountryUnited States
Start: Canton (-97.42809, 38.38612)
End: City of Lindsborg (-97.67439, 38.57661)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.81 L · about $3.81
Round trip
$7.62
2.02 gal · 7.62 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.81 $7.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.30 $8.59
Premium $4.65 $4.70 $9.40
Diesel $5.30 $5.36 $10.71

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 Kansas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Canton and City of Lindsborg. The current time is 10:14:17.

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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.