How far is Louisiana, MO from Paris, MO?
The driving distance from Louisiana, MO to Paris, MO is about 61.5 miles (99 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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 01h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Audrain and Ralls Counties, Missouri, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Louisiana and Paris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisiana and Paris.
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Start on Tennessee Street
11 m · 7 sec · Tennessee Street
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
90 m · 15 sec · North 7th Street
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Turn right onto Georgia Street
2 mi · 4 min · Georgia Street
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
19.4 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right
12.4 mi · 18 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
21.5 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto West Locust Street
110 m · 12 sec · West Locust Street
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Turn right onto North Washington Street
27 m · 4 sec · North Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisiana and Paris.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn left
21.5 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy leaving Louisiana and Patchy Fog then 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 Louisiana to Paris?
The road trip is about 61.5 miles (99 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Vandalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.7 miles from Louisiana and 30.8 miles from Paris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 3:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.18 one way or $16.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy around Louisiana and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Paris.
Stop Ideas Near Vandalia
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 Vandalia.
Hermann
Quincy
Washington
Jefferson City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Louisiana and Paris. Straight-line distance: 50.71 mi (81.61 km).
#1 Louisiana
Town in Pike County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 3,219 |
| Coordinates | 39.4489400, -91.0515300 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paris
City in Missouri
| Population | 1,170 |
| Coordinates | 39.4808700, -92.0012800 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paris (-92.00128, 39.48087)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $3.77 | $8.18 | $16.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.10 | $20.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.51 | $23.02 |
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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