How far is Tennessee, TN from Canton, MS?
The driving distance from Tennessee, TN to Canton, MS is about 427.5 miles (688 km), with a travel time of about 08h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 306.3 miles (492.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tennessee and Canton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tennessee and Canton.
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Start on the route
1.1 km · 3 min
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Turn left onto Bradyville Pike
7.6 mi · 13 min · Bradyville Pike
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Turn left onto South Rutherford Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · South Rutherford Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Church Street
1729 ft · 23 sec · South Church Street
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Take the exit right toward I 24 West: Nashville
1909 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Merge slight left
164.8 mi · 2 hr 58 min
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Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road
1105 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto North Perkins Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Perkins Road
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Continue on Perkins Extended
1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended
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Continue on South Perkins Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Perkins Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West
1639 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Airways Boulevard South, Memphis International Airport
977 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Airways Boulevard
1598 ft · 27 sec · Airways Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Airways Boulevard
3.7 mi · 6 min · Airways Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Shelby Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · East Shelby Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 55 South: Jackson Mississippi
1415 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bishop J O Patterson Senior Memorial Parkway
168 mi · 3 hr · Bishop J O Patterson Senior Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 16: North Canton, Yazoo City
1535 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Liberty Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Liberty Street
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Turn right onto West Peace Street
558 ft · 11 sec · West Peace Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Peace Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tennessee and Canton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Bishop J O Patterson Senior Memorial Parkway
Merge slight left onto Bishop J O Patterson Senior Memorial Parkway
168 mi · 03h 00m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Tennessee and Mostly Clear near Canton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tennessee to Canton?
The road trip is about 427.5 miles (688 km) and usually takes 08h 01m 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?
Braden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 213.8 miles from Tennessee and 213.7 miles from Canton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 306.3 miles (492.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 121.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Tennessee and Mostly Clear near Canton.
Stop Ideas Near Braden
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 Braden.
Central Station
Newbern–Dyersburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tennessee and Canton. Straight-line distance: 306.28 mi (492.91 km).
#1 Tennessee
Located in the southeastern United States, this state is known for its diverse music heritage, including country, blues, and rock and roll.
| Population | 6,886,834 |
| Coordinates | 35.7503500, -86.2502700 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canton
City in Madison County, Mississippi, USA
| Population | 11,799 |
| Coordinates | 32.6126400, -90.0367500 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canton (-90.03675, 32.61264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 688 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 20m |