Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
28.5 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canton, KS
Tien Nguyen
City of Lindsborg, KS
Alexis Cruz
Canton, KS to Lindsborg, KS is 28.5 miles and takes about 35m via I 135 and US 56, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive primarily on highways, making it an easy excursion within the Great Plains region. You'll experience a direct connection between two points in Kansas, ideal for a quick trip or an add-on to a larger journey. The limited distance means you have plenty of flexibility for departure times and can easily incorporate this drive without feeling rushed.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 135 | 12.1 mi | 12m |
| US 56 | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Smoky Valley Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| South Cole Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East McPherson Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| US 81 Business | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~572 veh/hr typical · worst 751
Quietest
2 AM
~47 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Canton, KS and City of Lindsborg, KS.
Start on this road
Turn left onto Mc Pherson
Turn right onto Main Street
Continue on 27th Avenue
Turn right onto US 56
Take the ramp onto US 81 Business
Merge onto I 135; US 81
Take the exit onto US 81 Business
Turn left onto US 81 Business
Turn right onto US 81 Business
Turn left onto KS 4
Turn right onto South Main Street
Turn right onto East Saline Street
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Mc Pherson
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 56
Navigation decision point
Take the exit onto US 81 Business toward Smokey Valley Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.21 one way
$8.42 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $4.65 | $9.29 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $5.38 | $10.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Canton on Monday
Local time
1:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in City of Lindsborg on Monday
Local time
1:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This is a highway-focused drive, with 81% of the journey utilizing major roadways like I 135 and US 56. You can expect a consistent pace for much of the 28.5 miles, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 12.1 miles on I 135. While the majority is highway, you will also navigate sections of Smoky Valley Road, offering a slight shift in scenery and driving experience. The profile suggests a mostly efficient travel experience, minimizing time spent on slower, more winding roads.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 135 and US 56. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mc Pherson.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mc Pherson): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 56): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
18 ft
Total Descent
278 ft
Highest Point
1,592 ft
Elevation Range
260 ft
Founded 1879
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 28.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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