How far is Paris, TN from Lexington, TN?
The driving distance from Paris, TN to Lexington, TN is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
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.
County seat of Carroll County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paris and Lexington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paris and Lexington.
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Start on West Wood Street
29 m · 6 sec · West Wood Street
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Turn right onto South Market Street
1217 ft · 21 sec · South Market Street
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Continue on Veterans Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Veterans Drive
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Turn right onto Tyson Avenue
2191 ft · 41 sec · Tyson Avenue
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Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway
13.2 mi · 15 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway
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Continue on Highland Drive
1.2 mi · 1 min · Highland Drive
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Take the exit left
1617 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
8.7 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
119 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Veterans Drive North
1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Drive North
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Lexington Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Lexington Street
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Turn right
6.5 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Lexington Clarksburg Road
1009 ft · 21 sec · Lexington Clarksburg Road
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Continue straight
15.1 mi · 22 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paris and Lexington.
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.
Lexington Clarksburg Road
Continue straight
15.1 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving Paris and Sunny near Lexington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paris to Lexington?
The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Huntingdon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Paris and 26 miles from Lexington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 4:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.18 one way or $14.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Paris and Sunny near Lexington.
Stop Ideas Near Huntingdon
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 Huntingdon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paris and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 45.14 mi (72.65 km).
#1 Paris
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 9,952 |
| Coordinates | 36.3020000, -88.3267100 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lexington
City in Henderson County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 7,866 |
| Coordinates | 35.6509000, -88.3933800 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lexington (-88.39338, 35.6509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $3.90 | $7.18 | $14.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $8.03 | $16.06 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $8.78 | $17.57 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.04 | $22.09 |
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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