How far is Paris, IA from Floris, IA?

The driving distance from Paris, IA to Floris, IA is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.78 mi
00h 22m
Flight
14.55 mi
23.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.55 mi
Kilometers
23.42 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.78 mi
Kilometers
28.61 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Floris
Thu, Apr 23, 10:36 AM CDT
Return by in Paris
Thu, Apr 23, 10:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paris
2026-04-23T10:13
Arrive Floris
Thu, Apr 23, 10:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Paris
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Drakesville
IA

Township in Davis County, Iowa

From Paris
8.9 mi
00h 11m
To Floris
8.9 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 21 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Paris and Floris.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paris and Floris.

  1. 1

    Start on Crimson Avenue

    30 m · 9 sec · Crimson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bunch Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Bunch Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 180th Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · 180th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    157 m · 10 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Main Street

    119 m · 8 sec · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East Main Street

    1487 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on 180th Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · 180th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Floris Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Floris Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1495 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Paris and Floris.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
180th Street
7.65 mi · 43%
Floris Road
3.42 mi · 19%
Bunch Road
2.23 mi · 13%
Main Street
0.28 mi · 2%
East Main Street
0.28 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

180th Street

Continue on 180th Street

4.06 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Drakesville
00h 11m from Paris
Leave By
7:44 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Paris and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Floris.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Paris to Floris?

The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Drakesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Paris and 8.9 miles from Floris.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Paris and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Floris.

Stop Ideas Near Drakesville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Drakesville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Drakesville.

RAIL

Ottumwa station

25 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

81 mi away
418 North Adams Street
RAIL

La Plata

85 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.
RAIL

Fort Madison station

99 mi away
1601 20th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paris and Floris. Straight-line distance: 14.55 mi (23.42 km).

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#1 Paris

Paris is a place in Iowa, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7886300, -92.5924100
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
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#2 Floris

Human settlement in Davis County, Iowa, United States of America

Population143
Coordinates40.8650200, -92.3329600
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Crimson Avenue (-92.592351, 40.788639)
End: Main Street (-92.33296, 40.865018)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.37 L · about $2.38
Round trip
$4.75
1.26 gal · 4.74 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.38 $4.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.68 $5.36
Premium $4.65 $2.93 $5.86
Diesel $5.30 $3.34 $6.68

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Paris and Floris. The current time is 10:13:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.