How far is Canton, NC from Cherryville, NC?
The driving distance from Canton, NC to Cherryville, NC is about 100 miles (160.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Polk County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canton and Cherryville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canton and Cherryville.
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Start on the route
14 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Church Street
1161 ft · 51 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Ashville Highway
763 ft · 19 sec · Ashville Highway
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Continue on Asheville Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Asheville Highway
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Continue on Smokey Park Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Smokey Park Highway
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Turn left onto Wiggins Road
60 m · 5 sec · Wiggins Road
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Take the ramp right
1155 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
8 mi · 10 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 74 East, US 64 Truck East: Hendersonville, Spartanburg
22.8 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
12 mi · 14 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 74 East, NC 108: Columbus, Rutherfordton
1433 ft · 19 sec · Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
810 ft · 11 sec · Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
17.9 mi · 20 min · Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
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Continue on James A. Callahan Highway
15.2 mi · 17 min · James A. Callahan Highway
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Continue on Shelby Bypass
10.1 mi · 12 min · Shelby Bypass
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Merge slight left onto Cherryville Road
8 m · 1 sec · Cherryville Road
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Keep slight left
842 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Cherryville Road
6.6 mi · 10 min · Cherryville Road
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Continue on Shelby Highway
3154 ft · 1 min · Shelby Highway
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Continue on West Church Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Church Street
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Turn right onto North Mountain Street
1088 ft · 42 sec · North Mountain Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
88 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Oak Street
38 m · 8 sec · South Oak Street
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Turn right
47 m · 17 sec
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Turn left
3 m · 1 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 Cherryville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 26 East
Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 74 East, US 64 Truck East: Hendersonville, Spartanburg
22.8 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Canton and Sunny near Cherryville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canton to Cherryville?
The road trip is about 100 miles (160.9 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from Canton and 50 miles from Cherryville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.98 one way or $27.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Canton and Sunny near Cherryville.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall of Tryon
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Columbus.
Spartanburg
Greenville
Clemson
Gastonia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canton and Cherryville. Straight-line distance: 82.77 mi (133.2 km).
#1 Canton
Town in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,369 |
| Coordinates | 35.5328800, -82.8373600 |
| Altitude | 797 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cherryville
City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 6,138 |
| Coordinates | 35.3787400, -81.3789700 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cherryville (-81.37897, 35.37874)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $13.98 | $27.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.63 | $31.27 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.87 | $33.73 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.85 | $39.71 |
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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