How far is El Paso, TX from Paris, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Paris, TX is about 739.7 miles (1190.5 km), with a travel time of about 12h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 648.6 miles (1043.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 25h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 34m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Howard County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Paris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Paris.
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Start on North Mesa Street
1071 ft · 24 sec · North Mesa Street
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Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue
995 ft · 26 sec · East Franklin Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East
2078 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
166.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min
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Keep slight left
421.1 mi · 7 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
31 mi · 37 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 El Paso and Paris.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Keep slight left
421 mi · 07h 00m
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.
Sunny leaving El Paso and Slight 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 El Paso to Paris?
The road trip is about 739.7 miles (1190.5 km) and usually takes 12h 34m 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?
Coahoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 369.5 miles from El Paso and 370.2 miles from Paris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 648.6 miles (1043.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 91.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. 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 $98.63 one way or $197.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 232 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between El Paso and Paris, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around El Paso and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Paris.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Paris. Straight-line distance: 648.62 mi (1043.85 km).
#1 El Paso
The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.
| Population | 681,534 |
| Coordinates | 31.7587200, -106.4869300 |
| Altitude | 1133 |
| 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: 1190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 24h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 18h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 13m |
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 | $98.63 | $197.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $110.98 | $221.95 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $119.83 | $239.65 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $104.22 | $208.43 |
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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