How far is Buchanan, MI from Paris, TN?
The driving distance from Buchanan, MI to Paris, TN is about 495.3 miles (797.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 396 miles (637.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 14m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cumberland County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buchanan and Paris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buchanan and Paris.
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Start on South Oak Street
9 m · 9 sec · South Oak Street
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Turn left onto West Front Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Front Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Madron Lake Road
119 m · 13 sec · Madron Lake Road
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Turn left onto East Elm Valley Road
1.2 km · 1 min · East Elm Valley Road
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Continue on East Elm Valley Road
13.9 mi · 19 min · East Elm Valley Road
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Continue on Union Pier Road
2449 ft · 43 sec · Union Pier Road
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Take the ramp left
936 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
50.3 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North: Calumet Avenue, Hammond, Munster
1047 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Calumet Avenue South
1187 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
1805 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
2724 ft · 42 sec · Borman Expressway
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Continue on Kingery Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Kingery Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 394 South, I 94 West: Danville, Chicago
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, I 294 North
1703 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Iowa
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 57 South: Memphis
1640 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right
187.1 mi · 3 hr 22 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
47.2 mi · 51 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Nashville
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
62 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Fulton
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
9.4 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 641 Spur South: Hardin, Murray
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
40.4 mi · 48 min
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Turn right onto West Wood Street
29 m · 2 sec · West Wood Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Wood Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buchanan and Paris.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 57 South
Merge slight right
187 mi · 03h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Buchanan and Sunny near Paris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buchanan to Paris?
The road trip is about 495.3 miles (797.1 km) and usually takes 09h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Neoga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 247.7 miles from Buchanan and 247.6 miles from Paris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 396 miles (637.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 99.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $65.92 one way or $131.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 155.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Buchanan and Paris, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Buchanan and Sunny near Paris.
Stop Ideas Near Neoga
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 Neoga.
Mattoon station
Effingham
Illinois Terminal
Centralia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buchanan and Paris. Straight-line distance: 396.02 mi (637.34 km).
#1 Buchanan
City in Berrien County, Michigan, United Staes
| Population | 3,527 |
| Coordinates | 41.8272700, -86.3611200 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paris
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 9,952 |
| Coordinates | 36.3020000, -88.3267100 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paris (-88.32671, 36.302)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 797 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $65.92 | $131.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $74.34 | $148.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $81.35 | $162.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $92.71 | $185.43 |
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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