How far is Garland, TX from Canton, MI?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Canton, MI is about 1030.2 miles (1658 km), with a travel time of about 18h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 859.3 miles (1382.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 37h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 18h 46m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Canton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Canton.
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Start on the route
1.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto County Road 3215
731 ft · 34 sec · County Road 3215
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Turn right
11.4 mi · 15 min
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Turn left
1026 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
161.7 mi · 2 hr 46 min
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Keep slight right to continue on East Belt Freeway
10 mi · 12 min · East Belt Freeway
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Take the exit right toward I 40: Memphis, Fort Smith
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Memphis
2525 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
117.2 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Blytheville, Saint Louis
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on Blues Highway
130.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Blues Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57 North, US 60 East: Chicago
2749 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
117.5 mi · 2 hr 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
67.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Indianapolis
140.1 mi · 2 hr 36 min
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Keep slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward North Keystone Avenue
893 ft · 38 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Rural Street
52 m · 4 sec · North Rural Street
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Continue on North Keystone Avenue
2.7 mi · 6 min · North Keystone Avenue
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Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
972 ft · 20 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
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Continue on Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi · 9 min · Binford Boulevard
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
92.4 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 469 East, US 33 South
1747 ft · 30 sec · Ronald Reagan Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Expressway
20.2 mi · 22 min · Ronald Reagan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24 East
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
526 ft · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bruick Road
909 ft · 25 sec · Bruick Road
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Turn right onto Old US 24
7.1 mi · 14 min · Old US 24
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Turn right onto Fahlsing Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Fahlsing Road
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Take the ramp left
46 mi · 52 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 24 East: Maumee, Toledo
24.5 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 475 North, US 23 North: Ann Arbor
1859 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 475 North, US 23 North
2518 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 23 North: Sylvania, Ann Arbor
38 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Detroit, Chicago
926 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 BL East: Detroit, Airports
2940 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 12: Willow Run Airport
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Michigan Avenue
949 ft · 31 sec · Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto South Canton Center Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · South Canton Center Road
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Turn right onto Cherry Hill Road
783 ft · 19 sec · Cherry Hill Road
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Turn left onto Surrey Drive
54 m · 9 sec · Surrey Drive
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Turn right onto Eddington Circle
701 ft · 31 sec · Eddington Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Eddington Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Canton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
County Road 3215
Merge slight left
162 mi · 02h 46m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Garland 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 Garland to Canton?
The road trip is about 1030.2 miles (1658 km) and usually takes 18h 46m 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?
Johnston City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 514.9 miles from Garland and 515.3 miles from Canton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 859.3 miles (1382.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 170.9 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 CDT. 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 $137.37 one way or $274.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 323 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Garland and Canton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Garland and Mostly Sunny near Canton.
Stop Ideas Near Johnston City
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 Johnston City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Canton. Straight-line distance: 859.31 mi (1382.92 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canton
Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan
| Population | 86,825 |
| Coordinates | 42.3086500, -83.4821600 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canton (-83.48216, 42.30865)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1658 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 34h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 25h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 20h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 17h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 14h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 12h 51m |
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 | $3.78 | $137.37 | $274.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $154.56 | $309.12 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $166.88 | $333.77 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $145.15 | $290.29 |
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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