How far is Canton, MS from Tennessee, TN?
The driving distance from Canton, MS to Tennessee, TN is about 428.4 miles (689.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 306.3 miles (492.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 59m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canton and Tennessee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canton and Tennessee.
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Start on West Peace Street
558 ft · 19 sec · West Peace Street
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Turn left onto North Liberty Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Liberty Street
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Turn left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp right
1919 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
171.9 mi · 3 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 240 East: Nashville
3097 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto W B Fowler Senior Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway
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Continue on Avron B Fogelman Expressway
11.5 mi · 16 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Nashville
1548 ft · 38 sec
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Continue straight
165.4 mi · 2 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231 North: Murfreesboro
1308 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Church Street
2935 ft · 44 sec · South Church Street
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Turn right onto South Rutherford Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · South Rutherford Boulevard
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Turn right onto Bradyville Pike
7.6 mi · 13 min · Bradyville Pike
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Turn right
2711 ft · 2 min
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Turn straight
745 ft · 54 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Canton and Tennessee.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North Liberty Street
Merge slight left
172 mi · 03h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Clear leaving Canton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Tennessee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canton to Tennessee?
The road trip is about 428.4 miles (689.5 km) and usually takes 07h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Braden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 214.2 miles from Canton and 214.3 miles from Tennessee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 306.3 miles (492.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 122.1 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 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.07 one way or $110.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 134.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Canton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Tennessee.
Stop Ideas Near Braden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Braden.
Central Station
Newbern–Dyersburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canton and Tennessee. Straight-line distance: 306.28 mi (492.91 km).
#1 Canton
City in Madison County, Mississippi, USA
| Population | 11,799 |
| Coordinates | 32.6126400, -90.0367500 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tennessee
Located in the southeastern United States, this state is known for its diverse music heritage, including country, blues, and rock and roll.
| Population | 6,886,834 |
| Coordinates | 35.7503500, -86.2502700 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tennessee (-86.25027, 35.75035)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 690 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.64 | $55.07 | $110.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.13 | $62.45 | $124.89 |
| Premium | $4.52 | $68.33 | $136.65 |
| Diesel | $5.73 | $86.65 | $173.31 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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