How far is Paris, IL from Windsor, IL?
The driving distance from Paris, IL to Windsor, IL is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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 20m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paris and Windsor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paris and Windsor.
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Start on West Court Street
102 m · 20 sec · West Court Street
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Turn left onto IL Route 1
114 m · 16 sec · IL Route 1
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Turn left onto West Wood Street
113 m · 13 sec · West Wood Street
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Turn left onto North Central Avenue
3199 ft · 56 sec · North Central Avenue
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Turn right onto West Jasper Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Jasper Street
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Turn left
13.1 mi · 20 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
744 ft · 15 sec · Front Street
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Continue straight
24.6 mi · 38 min
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Turn left onto South 21st Street
1164 ft · 24 sec · South 21st Street
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Turn right onto Marshall Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Marshall Avenue
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Continue on Route 16
1.5 mi · 2 min · Route 16
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Continue on Marshall Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Marshall Avenue
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Continue on Illinois Route 16
1.3 mi · 2 min · Illinois Route 16
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Continue on South 1st Street
5.2 mi · 8 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on Kentucky Avenue
1663 ft · 30 sec · Kentucky Avenue
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Turn right onto South Maple Street
1414 ft · 1 min · South Maple Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Maple Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paris and Windsor.
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.
Front Street
Continue straight
24.6 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Paris and Showers And Thunderstorms near Windsor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paris to Windsor?
The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Charleston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Paris and 25.9 miles from Windsor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.49 one way or $16.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Paris and Showers And Thunderstorms near Windsor.
Stop Ideas Near Charleston
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 Charleston.
Mattoon station
Effingham
Illinois Terminal
Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paris and Windsor. Straight-line distance: 49.32 mi (79.37 km).
#1 Paris
City in Illinois
| Population | 8,144 |
| Coordinates | 39.6111500, -87.6961400 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Windsor
Town in Shelby County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,128 |
| Coordinates | 39.4408700, -88.5947800 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Windsor (-88.59478, 39.44087)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $4.67 | $8.49 | $16.98 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $9.63 | $19.26 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $10.62 | $21.25 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $11.96 | $23.92 |
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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