How far is Houston, TX from Canton, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Canton, TX is about 220 miles (354 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.2 miles (314.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Houston County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Canton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Canton.
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Start on Louisiana Street
145 m · 20 sec · Louisiana Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
664 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Travis Street
1205 ft · 29 sec · Travis Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 45 North Express Lane
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
63.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 19: Riverside, Crockett, Grapeland
844 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
871 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right
2810 ft · 51 sec
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Continue on State Highway 19
22.4 mi · 26 min · State Highway 19
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Continue on Prospect Drive
27.5 mi · 32 min · Prospect Drive
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Turn right onto East Goliad Avenue
47 m · 3 sec · East Goliad Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Street
50 m · 6 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto East Houston Avenue
92 m · 10 sec · East Houston Avenue
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
32.6 mi · 38 min · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto Loop 256
3.4 mi · 5 min · Loop 256
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Take the exit slight right
1119 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
110 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 155
20.1 mi · 23 min · State Highway 155
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Continue on South Elm Street
1617 ft · 28 sec · South Elm Street
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Turn left onto West Pine Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West Pine Street
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Continue on US Highway 175
20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175
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Continue on East Corsicana Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Corsicana Street
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Turn right onto North Palestine Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Palestine Street
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Continue on State Highway 19 North
22.7 mi · 34 min · State Highway 19 North
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Turn left onto East Dallas Street
636 ft · 13 sec · East Dallas Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Dallas Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston 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.
North Freeway
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
63.2 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston 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 Houston to Canton?
The road trip is about 220 miles (354 km) and usually takes 04h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Crockett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.2 miles from Houston and 109.8 miles from Canton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.2 miles (314.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.33 one way or $58.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Mostly Sunny near Canton.
Stop Ideas Near Crockett
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 Crockett.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Canton. Straight-line distance: 195.25 mi (314.22 km).
#1 Houston
The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.
| Population | 2,316,120 |
| Coordinates | 29.7632800, -95.3632700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canton
City in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,941 |
| Coordinates | 32.5565200, -95.8633000 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canton (-95.8633, 32.55652)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 354 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
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 | $29.33 | $58.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.00 | $65.99 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $35.63 | $71.25 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $30.99 | $61.97 |
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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