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Trip from Ridgeland, MS to Canton, MS

Drive Time

19m

Distance

16 mi

26 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 18m ★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m ★

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

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Downtown Ridgeland, MS, MS

Ridgeland, MS

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Downtown Canton, MS, MS

Canton, MS

Ryszard Zaleski

Trip Overview

The drive from Ridgeland, MS to Canton, MS covers 16 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 55, West Peace Street, West Fulton Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.6 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.45 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

8 miles from Ridgeland, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 19m highway drive covering 16 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and West Peace Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.6 miles on I 55.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and West Peace Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Jackson Street.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 4 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 (West Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Jackson Street

Turn left onto West Jackson Street

Navigation decision point

3
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 55

Merge onto I 55

Merge point - match speed before joining

5
13.7 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward MS 22: Canton, Flora

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward MS 22: Canton, Flora
3
14 mi into trip | ~16m in | MS 22 / West Fulton Street

Turn right onto MS 22 / West Fulton Street

Navigation decision point

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Ridgeland, MS to Canton, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Flora along the way.

Flora

13.7 mi in | ~15m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 12.6 mi 13m
West Peace Street 1.3 mi 1m
West Fulton Street 0.7 mi <1m
West Jackson Street 0.4 mi <1m
Sunnybrook Road <0.1 mi <1m
Old Agency Road <0.1 mi <1m
Old Town Crossing <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 12.6 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ridgeland, MS and Canton, MS.

1

Start on Old Town Crossing

41 ft · 8 sec · Old Town Crossing
2

Turn left onto West Jackson Street

0.4 mi · 44 sec · West Jackson Street
3

Turn straight onto Sunnybrook Road

511 ft · 12 sec · Sunnybrook Road
4

Continue on Old Agency Road

436 ft · 8 sec · Old Agency Road
5

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 58 sec
6

Merge onto I 55

13 mi · 13 min · I 55
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward MS 22: Canton, Flora
8

Turn right onto MS 22

0.7 mi · 58 sec · West Fulton Street
9

Continue on MS 22

1.3 mi · 1 min · West Peace Street
10

Arrive at destination

West Peace Street

Trip Plan

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 8 miles from Ridgeland, MS, or about 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.6 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 16 miles or 19m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 8 miles or 9m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 15m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Canton, MS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Ridgeland, 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 Ridgeland, MS

This is one driving day of about 16 miles and 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ridgeland, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 12.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 8 mi from Ridgeland, MS · 9m into the drive

Downtown Magee, MS, MS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Magee, MS

8 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

Magee, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Magee, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 8 miles from Ridgeland, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Canton, MS

The final approach into Canton, MS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Canton, MS.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

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...

7 mi from route ~19 min detour Free near mile 0.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.45 one way

$4.89 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $2.68 $5.37
premium $4.61 $2.90 $5.81
diesel $5.64 $3.55 $7.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.8 0 $1.68 $0.77
Efficient EV 4 0 $1.40 $0.64
EV Truck/SUV 6.4 0 $2.24 $1.02

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Ridgeland, MS

Morning in Ridgeland on Monday

Local time

8:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Canton, MS

Morning in Canton on Monday

Local time

8:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

60°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

19m 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 Ridgeland, MS to Canton, MS covers 16 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, West Peace Street, West Fulton Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8 miles from Ridgeland, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.45 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.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Ridgeland, MS to Canton, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Flora along the way.

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