How far is Clyde, NC from Canton, NC?

The driving distance from Clyde, NC to Canton, NC is about 4.3 miles (7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.34 mi
00h 09m
Flight
4.13 mi
6.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.13 mi
Kilometers
6.64 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.34 mi
Kilometers
6.98 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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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 00h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM EDT
Return by in Clyde
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clyde
2026-04-23T05:13
Arrive Canton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clyde
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
West Canton
NC

Township in Haywood County, North Carolina

From Clyde
2.2 mi
00h 04m
To Canton
2.2 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Depot Street

    50 m · 10 sec · Depot Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    33 m · 11 sec · Mulberry Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Carolina Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Carolina Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on New Clyde Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · New Clyde Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Park Street

    156 m · 24 sec · Park Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    2522 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    45 m · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    44 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
209.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carolina Boulevard
2.25 mi · 52%
New Clyde Highway
1.4 mi · 32%
Main Street
0.48 mi · 11%
Park Street
0.1 mi · 2%
Depot Street
0.03 mi · 1%
Mulberry Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Carolina Boulevard

Turn left onto Carolina Boulevard

2.25 mi · 00h 03m

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 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.2 mi
4.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Canton
00h 04m from Clyde
Leave By
8:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clyde and Sunny near Canton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 4.3 miles (7 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?

West Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.2 miles from Clyde and 2.2 miles from Canton.

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

The direct path is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.59 one way or $1.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clyde and Sunny near Canton.

Stop Ideas Near West Canton

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

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

RAIL

Greenville

86 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Clemson

94 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Spartanburg

106 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Toccoa

115 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clyde and Canton. Straight-line distance: 4.13 mi (6.64 km).

Clyde

#1 Clyde

Human settlement in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population1,308
Coordinates35.5334400, -82.9106900
Altitude772
CountryUnited States
Canton

#2 Canton

Town in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States

Population4,369
Coordinates35.5328800, -82.8373600
Altitude797
CountryUnited States
Start: Clyde (-82.91069, 35.53344)
End: Canton (-82.83736, 35.53288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 7 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.15 gal
0.58 L · about $0.59
Round trip
$1.19
0.3 gal · 1.16 L
Estimated CO2
1.3 kg one way
Round trip: 2.7 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $0.59 $1.19
Mid-grade $4.43 $0.66 $1.33
Premium $4.78 $0.72 $1.43
Diesel $5.62 $0.84 $1.69

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 North Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clyde and Canton. The current time is 05:13:14.

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.