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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.27 mi
00h 27m
Flight
13.02 mi
20.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.02 mi
Kilometers
20.96 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.27 mi
Kilometers
24.57 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canton
Fri, Jun 5, 9:08 PM CDT
Return by in Lewistown
Fri, Jun 5, 9:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewistown
2026-06-05T20:40
Arrive Canton
Fri, Jun 5, 9:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lewistown
10:00 PM CDT
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
Bryant
IL

Village in Fulton County, Illinois, United States

From Lewistown
7.6 mi
00h 13m
To Canton
7.6 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Jun 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Jun 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Avenue E

    31 m · 4 sec · East Avenue E

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    10.8 mi · 19 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Route 100

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 100

  4. 4

    Continue on Ff

    1554 ft · 31 sec · Ff

  5. 5

    Continue on South 5th Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South 5th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Locust Street

    2183 ft · 46 sec · East Locust Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    46 m · 39 sec · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn uturn onto North Main Street

    17 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  9. 9

    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.

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
10.9 mi · 71%
South 5th Avenue
2.36 mi · 15%
North State Route 100
1.32 mi · 9%
East Locust Street
0.41 mi · 3%
Ff
0.29 mi · 2%
East Avenue E
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
13 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bryant
00h 13m from Lewistown
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bryant and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterford Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

Waterford Town Hall

Lewistown , IL
Lewistown, IL 61542
Historical landmark
Dunfermline Village Hall
Meeting point 2.8 mi away

Dunfermline Village Hall

Dunfermline , IL
709 Center St, Dunfermline, IL 61524
City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.2 mi away

Havana Water Works Clerk

Havana , IL
227 W Main St, Havana, IL 62644
Rating 3.0/5 4 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bryant.

BUS

Peoria, Illinois

41 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Macomb

49 mi away
120 East Calhoun Street
RAIL

Galesburg station

58 mi away
225 South Seminary Street
RAIL

Lincoln

71 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewistown and Canton. Straight-line distance: 13.02 mi (20.96 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Lewistown

High school in Lewistown, Fulton County, Illinois

Population2,096
Coordinates40.3931000, -90.1548400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Canton

#2 Canton

City in Fulton County, Illinois, United States

Population13,265
Coordinates40.5580900, -90.0351200
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewistown (-90.15484, 40.3931)
End: Canton (-90.03512, 40.55809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.04 L · about $2.04
Round trip
$4.07
1.08 gal · 4.08 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Jun 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewistown and Canton. The current time is 20:40:59.

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.