How far is Arlington, TX from Paris, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Paris, TX is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.2 miles (177.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hunt County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Paris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Paris.
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Start on West Abram Street
28 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street
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Continue on West Abram Street
805 ft · 35 sec · West Abram Street
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Turn left onto South Mesquite Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Mesquite Street
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Turn straight onto North Center Street
2599 ft · 1 min · North Center Street
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Turn slight right
66 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
1278 ft · 46 sec · East Interstate 30
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Continue on East Copeland Road
2661 ft · 56 sec · East Copeland Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 East
2321 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
16.5 mi · 19 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
48.1 mi · 51 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 24, FM 1737: Commerce, Paris
743 ft · 13 sec
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Continue on TX 24: Commerce, Paris
48.2 mi · 53 min
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Turn left onto East Hearne Avenue
157 m · 10 sec · East Hearne Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Clarksville Street
85 m · 10 sec · Clarksville Street
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Turn left onto 1st Street Southeast
35 m · 5 sec · 1st Street Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Paris.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
TX 24
Continue on TX 24: Commerce, Paris
48.2 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Paris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Paris?
The road trip is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km) and usually takes 02h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Caddo Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.1 miles from Arlington and 62.2 miles from Paris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.2 miles (177.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.59 one way or $33.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Paris.
Stop Ideas Near Caddo Mills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Caddo Mills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Paris. Straight-line distance: 110.2 mi (177.35 km).
#1 Arlington
The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 398,864 |
| Coordinates | 32.7356900, -97.1080700 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paris
County seat of Lamar County, Texas, United States
| Population | 24,872 |
| Coordinates | 33.6609400, -95.5555100 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paris (-95.55551, 33.66094)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 200 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $16.59 | $33.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.67 | $37.33 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $20.15 | $40.31 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $17.53 | $35.06 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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