How far is Canton, MS from Byhalia, MS?

The driving distance from Canton, MS to Byhalia, MS is about 182.1 miles (293 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
182.05 mi
03h 20m
Flight
157.39 mi
253.29 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.39 mi
Kilometers
253.29 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.05 mi
Kilometers
292.98 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Byhalia
Thu, Nov 12, 9:43 AM CST
Return by in Canton
Thu, Nov 12, 1:04 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canton
2026-11-12T06:22
Arrive Byhalia
Thu, Nov 12, 9:43 AM CST
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:18 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canton
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

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
Grenada
MS

City in Mississippi

From Canton
91.2 mi
01h 40m
To Byhalia
90.9 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 2:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 2:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Peace Street

    558 ft · 19 sec · West Peace Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Liberty Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Liberty Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    156.6 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Tunica

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 269 East: Nashville

    2730 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto I 269 East: Nashville

    17.2 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 309: Byhalia

    1582 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Byhalia Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Byhalia Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    600 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Liberty Street
158 mi · 87%
I 269 East
17.7 mi · 10%
Byhalia Road
1.46 mi · 1%
I 69 South
0.3 mi
MS 309
0.3 mi
West Peace Street
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

North Liberty Street

Merge slight left

157 mi · 02h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
157.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grenada
01h 40m from Canton
Leave By
10:18 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Canton and Clear near Byhalia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182.1 miles (293 km) and usually takes 03h 20m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grenada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.2 miles from Canton and 90.9 miles from Byhalia.

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

The direct path is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.38 one way or $46.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Canton and Clear near Byhalia.

Stop Ideas Near Grenada

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

44 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

117 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canton and Byhalia. Straight-line distance: 157.39 mi (253.29 km).

Canton

#1 Canton

City in Madison County, Mississippi, USA

Population11,799
Coordinates32.6126400, -90.0367500
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Byhalia

#2 Byhalia

Town in Marshall County, Mississippi, United States

Population1,213
Coordinates34.8723200, -89.6906400
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Canton (-90.03675, 32.61264)
End: Byhalia (-89.69064, 34.87232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.42 gal
24.32 L · about $23.38
Round trip
$46.76
12.84 gal · 48.64 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.1 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.64 $23.38 $46.76
Mid-grade $4.13 $26.51 $53.03
Premium $4.52 $29.01 $58.02
Diesel $5.73 $36.79 $73.59

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 Mississippi · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Canton and Byhalia. The current time is 06:22:58.

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.