July 2020
World’s Largest Flea Market
You’ve decided that you want to visit the World’s Largest Flea Market in Canton, Texas and see for yourself what all the buzz is about!
With over 400 acres of shopping, you probably don’t want to fly because you will likely find numerous great deals that are too good to pass up and it would be a hassle to haul all of your goodies home on an airplane. That means you’re probably going to want to drive to Canton.
Don’t despair. Canton First Monday Trade Days is 4 days long lasting from Thursday thru Sunday - and never held on a Monday. So you can make a mini vacation out of it. Canton has RV parks and plenty of motels. With over 5,000 vendors and shops, you will need the full 4 days to explore all of it.
So, how long would it take to drive to Canton, Texas? Here are some drive time estimates using Google maps.
If you live in Texas.
A Cowboys fan from Dallas searching for a vintage jersey has a short drive at only 1 hour. If you need something weird and are driving in from Austin, plan on 3.5 hours.
Looking for an old Humble Oil sign to hang in your house in Houston? You’ve got a good chance of finding it in Canton and, well, it’s only 3.5 hours.
Need some vintage hubcaps in Amarillo so you can start a new art ranch? Get in your Cadillac and cruise for 6.5 hours.
Charro Days in Brownsville got you wanting something to help you celebrate? Party in the car for 8.5 hours on your way to finding it.
The hunt for that vintage set of margarita glasses that will make the salt taste oh so sweet in El Paso is going to require 9.5 hours on the road.
Yeah, but I’m not from Texas.
Sorry about that, but no problem. We’re pretty friendly down here and would love to help you out.
Need a windsock for Chicago? 13.5 hours
An antique wood stove to stay warm in Fargo, ND? 16.5 hours
How about a pair of classic sunglasses for the Miami, FL beaches? 18 hours
Some classic props for that 80s movie remake in Los Angeles? 21 hours
A cowboy hat to show off in New York City? 22 hours
Want to compare Canton Trade Days to Pike Place market in Seattle, WA? 31 hours
Smart driving tips
The estimates we gave you above are driving times. Be sure to allow extra time for pit stops to eat, stretch and visit the bathroom.
We want to make sure you arrive to Canton First Monday Trade Days safely, so here are some general tips on driving to make sure that happens.
- Ensure your vehicle is in good condition before the trip.
- Plan your route ahead of time.
- Stop every 2 to 3 hours for a 15 minute break.
- A person shouldn’t drive for more than 8 or 10 hours without rest.
- Traveling with children or pets means taking extra breaks.
- Pay attention to the weather.
Plan your trip to Canton, Texas today to visit the World’s Largest Flea Market. We’d love to see you there. Get Directions to Canton
