How far is City of Greenville, MS from Canton, MS?

The driving distance from City of Greenville, MS to Canton, MS is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
104.69 mi
02h 16m
Flight
79.41 mi
127.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.41 mi
Kilometers
127.79 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.69 mi
Kilometers
168.48 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canton
Wed, Apr 15, 11:35 PM CDT
Return by in City of Greenville
Thu, Apr 16, 1:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Greenville
2026-04-15T21:18
Arrive Canton
Wed, Apr 15, 11:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Greenville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Silver City
MS

Town in Humphreys County, Mississippi, USA

From City of Greenville
52.4 mi
01h 08m
To Canton
52.3 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Greenville and Canton.

  1. 1

    Start on Sandy Avenue

    14 m · 3 sec · Sandy Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Reed Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Reed Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    15.8 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Drive

    46.2 mi · 56 min · North Martin Luther King Drive

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 49 South: Jackson

    2791 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Jerry Clower Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Jerry Clower Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left

    27.3 mi · 38 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Liberty Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Liberty Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Peace Street

    558 ft · 11 sec · West Peace Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Peace Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Greenville and Canton.

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
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Martin Luther King Drive
46.2 mi · 44%
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
9.26 mi · 9%
Jerry Clower Boulevard
3.37 mi · 3%
North Liberty Street
1.38 mi · 1%
East Reed Road
0.73 mi · 1%
US 49 South
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Martin Luther King Drive

Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Drive

46.2 mi · 00h 56m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
79.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Silver City
01h 08m from City of Greenville
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving City of Greenville and Mostly Sunny near Canton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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 52.4 miles from City of Greenville and 52.3 miles from Canton.

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

The direct path is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 1:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.97 one way or $27.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around City of Greenville and Mostly Sunny near Canton.

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 City of Greenville and Canton. Straight-line distance: 79.41 mi (127.79 km).

City of Greenville

#1 City of Greenville

City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States

Population30,686
Coordinates33.3850200, -91.0514200
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Canton

#2 Canton

City in Madison County, Mississippi, USA

Population11,799
Coordinates32.6126400, -90.0367500
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Greenville (-91.05142, 33.38502)
End: Canton (-90.03675, 32.61264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.69 gal
13.98 L · about $13.97
Round trip
$27.95
7.38 gal · 27.96 L
Estimated CO2
32.8 kg one way
Round trip: 65.6 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.97 $27.95
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.72 $31.43
Premium $4.63 $17.07 $34.13
Diesel $5.42 $19.98 $39.96

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Greenville and Canton. The current time is 21:18:09.

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.