How far is Canton, MS from Greenville, MS?

The driving distance from Canton, MS to Greenville, MS is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.29 mi
02h 12m
Flight
80.87 mi
130.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.87 mi
Kilometers
130.15 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.29 mi
Kilometers
172.66 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:14 AM CDT
Return by in Canton
Sun, Apr 19, 12:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canton
2026-04-19T08:01
Arrive Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:04 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

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
Silver City
MS

Town in Humphreys County, Mississippi, USA

From Canton
52.6 mi
01h 06m
To Greenville
54.7 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNE
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Canton and 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

    9.2 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    3 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canton and 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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 49W North
60.2 mi · 56%
North Liberty Street
1.38 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.86 mi · 1%
West Peace Street
0.11 mi
South Broadway Street
0 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
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
80.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Silver City
01h 06m from Canton
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny leaving Canton and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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 54.7 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.35 one way or $28.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny around Canton and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near 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 Greenville. Straight-line distance: 80.87 mi (130.15 km).

Canton

#1 Canton

City in Madison County, Mississippi, USA

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

#2 Greenville

City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States

Population28,315
Coordinates33.4089800, -91.0597800
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: West Peace Street (-90.03675, 32.612603)
End: Main Street (-91.0598, 33.408959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.79 gal
14.33 L · about $14.35
Round trip
$28.71
7.58 gal · 28.66 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.35 $28.71
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.14 $32.28
Premium $4.63 $17.53 $35.06
Diesel $5.42 $20.52 $41.05

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Canton and Greenville. The current time is 08:01:33.

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.