Origin
Canton, KS
Morning in Canton on Tuesday
Local time
8:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Canton, KS to City of Lindsborg, KS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 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
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
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
Trip Overview
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.
Main Roads
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
I 135
— 12.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canton, KS and City of Lindsborg, KS.
1
Start on this road
155 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Mc Pherson
187 ft
·
10 sec
·
Mc Pherson
3
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on 27th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
27th Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 56
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US 56
6
Take the ramp onto US 81 Business
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 81 Business
7
Merge onto I 135; US 81
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 135; US 81
8
Take the exit onto US 81 Business
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 81 Business
Toward Smokey Valley Road
9
Turn left onto US 81 Business
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Smoky Valley Road
10
Turn right onto US 81 Business
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cole Street
11
Turn left onto KS 4
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
East McPherson Street
12
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
13
Turn right onto East Saline Street
439 ft
·
24 sec
·
East Saline Street
14
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
126 ft
·
5 sec
·
North 2nd Street
15
Arrive at destination
North 2nd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 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.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Mc Pherson
Turn left onto Mc Pherson
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 56
Turn right onto US 56
Navigation decision point
4
23.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 81 Business
Take the exit onto US 81 Business toward Smokey Valley Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Smokey Valley Road
5
28.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
North 2nd Street
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.46 one way
$8.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.48 | $10.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
City of Lindsborg, KS
Morning in City of Lindsborg on Tuesday
Local time
8:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
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.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.1 mi on I 135.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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.
Driving Effort
4/10
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.
Who Is This Route For?
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.1 miles on I 135. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at City of Lindsborg, KS before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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