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Driving To and Arrival at Canton

Map and chart of Driving Times to Canton and First Monday Trade Days

Canton is situated on Interstate Highway I-20, making for comfortable trips from several major population areas in Texas.

Shown are approximate mileage and driving times for shoppers traveling to Canton First Monday.

Driving Times and Distances from Area Cities

  • Dallas to Canton - 61 miles, 1:02 travel time
  • Arlington - 81 miles, 1:29 travel time
  • Plano - 68 miles, 1:40 travel time
  • Ft. Worth - 92 miles, 1:38 travel time
  • Houston to Canton - 210 miles, 3:55 travel time
  • San Antonio - 295 miles, 5:14 travel time
  • Austin - 217 miles, 4:00 travel time
  • Abilene - 240 miles, 4:10 travel time
  • Waco - 116 miles, 2:15 travel time
  • Texarkana - 144 miles, 2:30 travel time
  • Shreveport - 131 miles, 2:18 travel time
How to get to Canton Texas and First Monday Trade Days


Driving from the Dallas Area to Canton

The main route to reach First Monday Trade Days when traveling from Dallas or other Metroplex cities is via Interstate I-20. Driving time from downtown Dallas is about one hour.

Exit from I-20 at one of three exits:

  • Exit 523 - Highway 64: If you didn't stop at Buc-ee's at I-20 & US-80, there is a fairly new Duke's Travel Plaza at this exit, offering gasoline, rest rooms and places to eat. It's on the north side of I-20. Follow Highway 64 east to downtown Canton, and turn left onto Highway 19 (Trade Days Boulevard).
  • Exit 526 - FM 859 (Edgewood Drive): This exit to the right leads you to the West Entrance of the original grounds, on your left about one mile.
  • Exit 527 - Highway 19 (Trade Days Boulevard): This is the primary exit for Canton; at the top of the ramp, turn right onto Highway 19. The main areas of First Monday will be on your right.

Map showing driving directions from Dallas - Fort Worth to Canton First Monday Trade Days


Duke's Travel Plaza on I-20 in Canton, Texas
Duke's Travel Plaza

Dine-In restaurants, fast food, grab & go deli, clean bathrooms, hot showers, gift shop, electric car charging stations, dog park, and gasoline.

Located at I-20 Exit 523 (Highway 64) ... Duke's Travel Plaza


Driving from Tyler or Shreveport to Canton

Driving routes between Tyler and Canton TexasThere are two main routes to reach First Monday Trade Days when traveling from Tyler to Canton.

Texas Highway 64: is the shortest and most direct route, however it is a two-lane road, with some passing lanes. It is about 38 miles from downtown Tyler, and takes about 45 minutes.

U.S. 69 & I-20: An alternative four-lane route is to take U.S. Highway 69 north from Tyler up to Interstate Highway I-20, and then travel west on I-20 to Canton Exit 527. This route is about 41 miles, and typically takes about 52 minutes.

Interactive Map of the Canton Texas Area

 

 

How do I get in? What are all those gates and entrances?

There are several entrances, and gates, to the main areas of First Monday, i.e., the original First Monday park and the adjacent Lewis section.

The North Gate

On VZ CR 2106 (Wynne Road) just off Highway 19

The North Gate at First Monday Trade Days in Canton Texas on VZ CR 2106, Wynne Road
The Pavilion Entrance

On Highway 19 (Trade Days Boulevard) between Pavilions I and II

The Pavilion Entrance at First Monday Trade Days in Canton Texas on Highway 19
Dealers Row

On Highway 19 (Trade Days Boulevard) south of Pavilion II

The Dealers Row Gate at First Monday Trade Days in Canton Texas on Highway 19
Arbors Entrance

On Highway 19 (Trade Days Boulevard) near the sculptures

The entrance gate at First Monday Trade Days in Canton Texas near the Arbors and the sculpture
East Gate

On Highway 19 (Trade Days Boulevard)

The East Gate at First Monday Trade Days in Canton Texas on Highway 19
The Historic Main Gate

On Groves Street at the corner of North Capitol Street

The Main Gate at First Monday Trade Days in Canton Texas on Groves Street
The South Gate

365 West Highway 64 at Little Street, just west of downtown

The South Gate at First Monday Trade Days in Canton Texas on Highway 64, just west of downtown
Gate 64 to the Civic Center

Highway 64 at Flea Market Road

The Highway 64 Gate at the Canton Civic Center, west of downtown
The West Gate

Off I-20 Exit 526 on FM 859 (Edgewood Drive)

The West Gate at First Monday Trade Days in Canton Texas on FM 859