How far is Canton, MS from City of Greenville, MS?

The driving distance from Canton, MS to City of Greenville, MS is about 103 miles (165.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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
103.03 mi
01h 53m
Flight
79.41 mi
127.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.41 mi
Kilometers
127.79 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.03 mi
Kilometers
165.81 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Greenville
Fri, Jun 12, 5:06 AM CDT
Return by in Canton
Fri, Jun 12, 7:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canton
2026-06-12T03:13
Arrive City of Greenville
Fri, Jun 12, 5:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canton
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
Silver City
MS

Town in Humphreys County, Mississippi, USA

From Canton
52.6 mi
00h 56m
To City of Greenville
50.5 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Jun 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph WSW
Destination
92°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Jun 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.3 mi · 38 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg

    46.7 mi · 57 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1876 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    13.1 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Reed Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Reed Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Sandy Avenue

    14 m · 2 sec · Sandy Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sandy Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 49W North
60.2 mi · 58%
North Liberty Street
1.38 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1 mi · 1%
East Reed Road
0.73 mi · 1%
West Peace Street
0.11 mi
Sandy Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

US 49W North

Take the exit slight right toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg

46.7 mi · 00h 57m

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
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
79.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Silver City
00h 56m from Canton
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Canton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103 miles (165.8 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Silver City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Canton and 50.5 miles from City of Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.78 one way or $27.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Canton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Silver City

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

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

RAIL

Yazoo City

29 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Greenwood

56 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Union Station

93 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

94 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canton and City of Greenville. Straight-line distance: 79.41 mi (127.79 km).

Canton

#1 Canton

City in Madison County, Mississippi, USA

Population11,799
Coordinates32.6126400, -90.0367500
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
City of Greenville

#2 City of Greenville

City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States

Population30,686
Coordinates33.3850200, -91.0514200
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: West Peace Street (-90.03675, 32.612603)
End: Sandy Avenue (-91.051544, 33.385041)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.64 gal
13.76 L · about $13.78
Round trip
$27.57
7.28 gal · 27.52 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.7 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.78 $27.57
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.50 $31.01
Premium $4.63 $16.84 $33.67
Diesel $5.42 $19.71 $39.42

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 · Jun 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Canton and City of Greenville. The current time is 03:13:10.

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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.