Traveling from Canton to Greenville covers 105.2 miles across the Mississippi Delta region. Expect a drive time of approximately 2 hours and 18 minutes, making this a straightforward day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Your route primarily utilizes US 49W, MS 16, and US 82 to navigate between these two points. With fuel costs estimated at $16, this is a budget-friendly journey for those looking to traverse the state. Because the distance is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule. It is an efficient way to connect these two Mississippi cities without the complexity of a multi-day itinerary.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.6 miles from Canton, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 10m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 49W
46.7 mi
56m
MS 16
27.3 mi
37m
US 82
15.8 mi
19m
MS 182
9.2 mi
13m
US 49
3.8 mi
6m
North Liberty Street
1.4 mi
2m
South Main Street
0.9 mi
2m
West Peace Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 49W
— 46.7 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canton, MS and Greenville, MS.
1
Start on West Peace Street
0.1 mi·18 sec·West Peace Street
2
Turn left onto US 51; MS 16
1.4 mi·2 min·North Liberty Street
3
Turn left onto MS 16
27 mi·37 min·MS 16
4
Turn right onto US 49; MS 16
3.8 mi·6 min·US 49; MS 16
5
Take the exit onto US 49W
47 mi·56 min·US 49W
Toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg
6
Turn left onto US 82
2.4 mi·3 min·US 82
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 82
0.4 mi·29 sec·US 82
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 82
13 mi·15 min·US 82
9
Turn right onto MS 182
9.2 mi·13 min·MS 182
10
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.9 mi·2 min·South Main Street
11
Turn right onto MS 814
10 ft·0 sec·South Broadway Street
12
Arrive at destination
MS 814
Trip Plan
Since this is a two-hour journey, you don't need to worry about aggressive pacing or fatigue management. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize your time in Greenville, or leave mid-afternoon if you prefer a sunset arrival. Because the trip is short and straightforward, you have the advantage of being able to complete the drive in one go without scheduling mandatory rest stops. Keep in mind that with 98% highway driving, you should ensure your vehicle is fueled up before leaving Canton to avoid unnecessary stops along the open road. Use the $16 fuel estimate as a baseline for your travel budget, but keep a little extra set aside for local travel once you reach your destination.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.6 miles from Canton, MS, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 23 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.6 miles or 1h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenville, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Canton, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Canton, MS
This is one driving day of about 105.2 miles and 2h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Canton, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 49W for about 46.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Home stretch
3.3 mi from route
~8 min detour
$20 to $30
Leland, Mississippi
Hours: 4:30–8:30 pm
+16626864401
Birthplace Of Kermit The Frog Museum
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
2.8 mi from route
~7 min detour
Leland, Mississippi
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+16626867383
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 104.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 51; MS 16 / North Liberty Street
Turn left onto US 51; MS 16 / North Liberty Street
Navigation decision point
5
32.6 mi into trip|~46m in|US 49W
Take the exit onto US 49W toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vic...
4
81.6 mi into trip|~1h 46m in|US 82
Keep slight left at fork onto US 82
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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82 mi into trip|~1h 46m in|US 82
Keep slight left at fork onto US 82
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
104.3 mi into trip|~2h 16m in|South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.89 one way
$31.78 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$17.44
$34.88
premium
$4.56
$18.88
$37.76
diesel
$5.61
$23.23
$46.45
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.6
0
$11.05
$5.05
Efficient EV
26.3
0
$9.21
$4.21
EV Truck/SUV
42.1
0
$14.73
$6.73
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Canton, MS
Late night
in Canton on Tuesday
Local time
3:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Greenville, MS
Late night
in Greenville on Tuesday
Local time
3:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 18m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
National Monument
Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant le...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 98% of your travel occurring on major thoroughfares. You will spend a significant portion of your time on US 49W, which features your longest uninterrupted stretch of 46.7 miles. The road maintains a consistent pace, moving you steadily through the landscape without the need for frequent turns or technical maneuvers. As you transition from MS 16 to the broader lanes of US 82, the character of the drive remains predictable and steady. You can settle into a rhythm quickly, as the infrastructure is designed for direct transit between your start and end points.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.7 mi on US 49W.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49W and MS 16. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 51; MS 16 / North Liberty Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 18m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 51; MS 16 / North Liberty Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.6 miles (US 49W): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 81.6 miles (US 82): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Canton, MS to Greenville, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Vicksburg along the way.
Greenville is a city in Washington County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 30,000 in 2020, making it the ninth largest city in the state. It is the county seat of Washington County.
The longest stretch is about 46.7 miles on US 49W. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 51; MS 16 / North Liberty Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.6 miles (US 49W): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 81.6 miles (US 82): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greenville, MS before heading back.
