Origin
Maggie Valley, NC
Evening in Maggie Valley on Thursday
Local time
8:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maggie Valley, NC to Canton, NC
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
27m
Distance
15.7 mi
25 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 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maggie Valley, NC
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Canton, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Maggie Valley, NC to Canton, NC covers 15.7 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Soco Road, Dellwood Road, Great Smoky Mountains Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 15.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 27m drive with frequent turns across 15.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Soco Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 Maggie Valley, NC to Canton, NC is easy. At 27m 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 Maggie Valley, NC to Canton, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Soco Road | — | — |
| Dellwood Road | — | — |
| Great Smoky Mountains Expressway | — | — |
| US 19 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Soco Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maggie Valley, NC and Canton, NC.
1
Start on Memory Lane
69 ft
·
8 sec
·
Memory Lane
2
Turn left onto Soco Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Soco Road
3
Continue on Dellwood Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Dellwood Road
4
Take the ramp straight
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
5
Merge slight right onto Great Smoky Mountains Expressway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Great Smoky Mountains Expressway
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 19, US 23: Clyde, Canton
5.3 mi
·
10 min
·
US 19, US 23: Clyde, Canton
7
Turn right
148 ft
·
18 sec
8
Turn left
144 ft
·
11 sec
9
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.46 one way
$4.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.68 | $5.37 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.91 | $5.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
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, NC
Evening in Canton on Thursday
Local time
8:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
27m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Maggie Valley, NC to Canton, NC covers 15.7 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Soco Road, Dellwood Road, Great Smoky Mountains Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.9 miles from Maggie Valley, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.46 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Maggie Valley, NC to Canton, NC is easy. At 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Maggie Valley, NC to Canton, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Maggie Valley, NC to Canton, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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