How far is Charlotte, NC from Canton, NC?
The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Canton, NC is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.3 miles (184 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
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.
City in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlotte and Canton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Canton.
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Start on South Tryon Street
1 km · 1 min · South Tryon Street
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Turn right onto West Morehead Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Morehead Street
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Turn right onto Freedom Drive
2.1 mi · 3 min · Freedom Drive
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Take the ramp slight left
1678 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
24.1 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 74 West: Kings Mountain, Shelby
3242 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on East Dixon Boulevard
12 mi · 17 min · East Dixon Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward West Dixon Boulevard
15.7 mi · 18 min · West Dixon Boulevard
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Continue on Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
18.3 mi · 20 min · Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
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Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
34.3 mi · 41 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West, US 74: Canton, Knoxville
8.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Candler, East Canton
910 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Wiggins Road
621 ft · 15 sec · Wiggins Road
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Turn right onto Smokey Park Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Smokey Park Highway
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Continue on Asheville Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Asheville Highway
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Continue on Ashville Highway
763 ft · 19 sec · Ashville Highway
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Continue on Church Street
1186 ft · 55 sec · Church Street
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Turn left
45 m · 18 sec
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Turn left
44 m · 11 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 Charlotte and Canton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Andrew Jackson Highway
Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
34.3 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Sunny leaving Charlotte and Sunny near Canton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Canton?
The road trip is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Spindale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.2 miles from Charlotte and 66.3 miles from Canton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.3 miles (184 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 1:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.96 one way or $39.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charlotte and Sunny near Canton.
Stop Ideas Near Spindale
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 Spindale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Canton. Straight-line distance: 114.31 mi (183.96 km).
#1 Charlotte
The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area.
| Population | 900,350 |
| Coordinates | 35.2270900, -80.8431300 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canton
Town in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,369 |
| Coordinates | 35.5328800, -82.8373600 |
| Altitude | 797 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canton (-82.83736, 35.53288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $19.96 | $39.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.32 | $44.64 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.08 | $48.16 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.34 | $56.69 |
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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