How far is Canton, MS from Ridgeland, MS?

The driving distance from Canton, MS to Ridgeland, MS is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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
16.45 mi
00h 19m
Flight
13.89 mi
22.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.89 mi
Kilometers
22.35 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.45 mi
Kilometers
26.47 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ridgeland
Mon, Apr 13, 7:46 AM CDT
Return by in Canton
Mon, Apr 13, 8:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canton
2026-04-13T07:26
Arrive Ridgeland
Mon, Apr 13, 7:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:50 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
Madison
MS

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Canton
8.3 mi
00h 09m
To Ridgeland
8.2 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Peace Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Peace Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Fulton Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Fulton Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1284 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    12.9 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Ridgeland

    1621 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on I-55 South Frontage Road

    705 ft · 18 sec · I-55 South Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Old Agency Road

    1550 ft · 33 sec · Old Agency Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Sunnybrook Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Sunnybrook Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Jackson Street

    2233 ft · 50 sec · West Jackson Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Old Town Crossing

    12 m · 2 sec · Old Town Crossing

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Town Crossing

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Fulton Street
14.2 mi · 86%
West Peace Street
1.28 mi · 8%
West Jackson Street
0.42 mi · 3%
Old Agency Road
0.29 mi · 2%
I-55 South Frontage Road
0.13 mi · 1%
Sunnybrook Road
0.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Fulton Street

Merge slight left

12.9 mi · 00h 14m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
13.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
00h 09m from Canton
Leave By
7:50 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Canton and Mostly Sunny near Ridgeland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Canton and 8.2 miles from Ridgeland.

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

The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.20 one way or $4.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Madison

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Hazlehurst station

72 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

73 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canton and Ridgeland. Straight-line distance: 13.89 mi (22.35 km).

Canton

#1 Canton

City in Madison County, Mississippi, USA

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

#2 Ridgeland

City in Mississippi, United States

Population23,938
Coordinates32.4284800, -90.1323100
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Canton (-90.03675, 32.61264)
End: Ridgeland (-90.13231, 32.42848)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.2 L · about $2.20
Round trip
$4.39
1.16 gal · 4.4 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.20 $4.39
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.47 $4.94
Premium $4.63 $2.68 $5.36
Diesel $5.42 $3.14 $6.28

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Canton and Ridgeland. The current time is 07:26:05.

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.