Origin
Madison, MS
Late night in Madison on Sunday
Local time
2:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Madison, MS to Canton, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
13.7 mi
22 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Madison, MS
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Canton, MS
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Trip Overview
This short 13.7-mile drive from Madison to Canton, Mississippi, will only take you about 17 minutes, making it a perfect quick trip. With no highway driving involved, you'll be navigating local roads the entire way, which means you can easily fit this into any part of your day. Budget around $2 for fuel for this journey. Since it's such a brief excursion within the Southeast region, it's ideal as a single-day adventure or even just a quick errand run.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| MS 22 | — | — |
| West Fulton Street | — | — |
| West Peace Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison, MS and Canton, MS.
1
Start on Depot Drive
36 ft
·
3 sec
·
Depot Drive
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
5
Merge slight left
9.8 mi
·
10 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward MS 22: Canton, Flora
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
MS 22: Canton, Flora
7
Turn right onto West Fulton Street
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
West Fulton Street
8
Continue on West Peace Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Peace Street
9
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.07 one way
$4.14 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.27 | $4.54 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.46 | $4.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Canton, MS
Late night in Canton on Sunday
Local time
2:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
19 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
17m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway miles to speak of. You'll primarily be on Main Street and MS 22, transitioning to West Fulton Street. The absence of high-speed highways means you'll be at lower speeds for the entirety of the 13.7 miles. This kind of drive offers a more intimate experience with the local landscape, allowing you to notice more of your surroundings as you navigate the turns.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Madison, MS to Canton, MS is easy. At 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Madison, MS to Canton, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 13.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Madison, MS to Canton, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Canton, MS 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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