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Trip from Dallas, TX to Canton, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 8m

Distance

60.7 mi

98 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 3m ★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Dallas, TX, TX

Dallas, TX

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city in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States

Canton, TX

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 60.7-mile drive from Dallas to Canton, Texas, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 8 minutes to complete. You'll navigate primarily via Commerce Street and I-45 South before transitioning to I-30. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $9, this trip is budget-friendly. The region remains within the Great Plains, so expect consistent terrain. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick excursion or an easy addition to a larger Texas journey, offering a convenient connection between two points without requiring an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 20 26.3 mi 26m
US 80 19.2 mi 20m
East R L Thornton Freeway 5.9 mi 7m
Spur 557 4.5 mi 4m
First Monday Lane 1.3 mi 2m
Commerce Street 0.9 mi 1m
West Dallas Street 0.6 mi 1m
Farm to Market 859 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 20 — 26.3 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, TX and Canton, TX.

1

Start on North Lamar Street

0.3 mi · 53 sec · North Lamar Street
2

Turn left onto Commerce Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Commerce Street
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward I 45 South Use the straight / left lanes.
4

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward I 30 Use the slight right lane.
5

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Toward I 30 East
6

Merge onto I 30; US 67

5.9 mi · 7 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto US 80

19 mi · 20 min · US 80
Exit 53B Toward US 80 East: Terrell Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Continue on Spur 557

4.5 mi · 4 min · Spur 557
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 20

26 mi · 26 min · I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward FM 859: Canton, Edgewood
11

Turn straight onto I-20 Frontage Road

0.2 mi · 35 sec · I-20 Frontage Road
12

Turn right onto FM 859

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Farm to Market 859
13

Continue on FM 859

1.3 mi · 2 min · First Monday Lane
14

At end of road, turn left onto TX 64

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Dallas Street
15

Arrive at destination

TX 64

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Kaufman County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Forney, TX

30 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Mesquite, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Terrell, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from Dallas, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 7.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 45 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes. Toward I 45 South
8
1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 30

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 30
5
1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 30 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 30 East
5
2 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 30; US 67 / East R L Thornton Freeway

Merge onto I 30; US 67 / East R L Thornton Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
7.8 mi into trip | ~11m in | US 80

Keep slight right at fork onto US 80 toward US 80 East: Terrell

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 53B Toward US 80 East: Terrell

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.17 one way

$18.34 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $10.04 $20.08
premium $4.54 $10.84 $21.68
diesel $5.61 $13.40 $26.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.2 0 $6.37 $2.91
Efficient EV 15.2 0 $5.31 $2.43
EV Truck/SUV 24.3 0 $8.50 $3.88

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (67% 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

Dallas, TX

Morning in Dallas on Tuesday

Local time

7:14 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Mostly Cloudy

SSE 5 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 20 at 5:25PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued April 20 at 5:15PM CDT until April 20 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Destination

Canton, TX

Morning in Canton on Tuesday

Local time

7:14 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°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

7 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

1h 8m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile for this 60.7-mile journey. While you'll utilize major arteries like I-45 South and I-30, the route has a significant local road component, indicated by the 0% highway share. This suggests a more stop-and-go experience with frequent turns rather than sustained highway cruising. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't a factor here, implying a consistently varied driving experience. Be prepared for a less predictable pace as you navigate through various local road segments and intersections.

85% 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: 26.3 mi on I 20.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and US 80. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

About the Cities

Starting in Dallas, TX

Full guide →

“Big D” · Founded 1841

Dallas, with a population of more than 1.3 million residents, is the ninth largest city in the United States and the third largest in the state of Texas. It is an impressive melting pot of culture and character. Boasting high-end luxury hotels, innumerable fine dining spots, and one of the busiest airports in the world, Dallas maintains an upscale ethos reflected by an affluent population, world-class museums, and a shimmering modern skyline. Its history was marred by the infamous assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, but there is more historic and contemporary heritage to be discovered in the city. As a center of the oil and cotton industries in the late 1800s and early 1900s, Dallas was a classic American boom town and remains one of the fastest growing cities in the nation.

Top landmarks

  • • Dallas Museum of Art — art museum in Dallas, Texas
  • • Texas School Book Depository — building in Dallas, Texas, United States
  • • George W. Bush Presidential Center — Presidential library and museum for U.S. President George W. Bush, located in Da...

Arriving in Canton, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1850

Canton is a somewhat scrappy town on the Blackland Prairie that nonetheless comes alive once a month during the First Monday Trade Days

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 60.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 26.3 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Canton, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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: at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Canton, TX 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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