How far is Lewistown, IL from Canton, IL?
The driving distance from Lewistown, IL to Canton, IL is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Fulton County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lewistown and Canton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewistown and Canton.
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Start on East Avenue E
31 m · 4 sec · East Avenue E
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Turn right onto North Main Street
10.8 mi · 19 min · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Route 100
1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 100
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Continue on Ff
1554 ft · 31 sec · Ff
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Continue on South 5th Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · South 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto East Locust Street
2183 ft · 46 sec · East Locust Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
46 m · 39 sec · North Main Street
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Turn uturn onto North Main Street
17 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewistown and Canton.
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.
North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
10.8 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lewistown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Canton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lewistown to Canton?
The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Bryant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Lewistown and 7.6 miles from Canton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (21 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lewistown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Canton.
Stop Ideas Near Bryant
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Waterford Town Hall
Dunfermline Village Hall
Havana Water Works Clerk
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bryant.
Peoria, Illinois
Macomb
Galesburg station
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewistown and Canton. Straight-line distance: 13.02 mi (20.96 km).
#1 Lewistown
High school in Lewistown, Fulton County, Illinois
| Population | 2,096 |
| Coordinates | 40.3931000, -90.1548400 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canton
City in Fulton County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 13,265 |
| Coordinates | 40.5580900, -90.0351200 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canton (-90.03512, 40.55809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $3.77 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.51 | $5.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.86 | $5.73 |
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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