How far is Paris, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Paris, TX to Arlington, TX is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.2 miles (177.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.11 mi
02h 10m
Flight
110.2 mi
177.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.2 mi
Kilometers
177.35 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.11 mi
Kilometers
198.12 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 9:42 PM CDT
Return by in Paris
Wed, Apr 22, 11:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paris
2026-04-22T19:31
Arrive Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 9:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paris
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Caddo Mills
TX

City in Hunt County, Texas, United States

From Paris
62.2 mi
01h 05m
To Arlington
60.9 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street Southeast

    46 m · 12 sec · 1st Street Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lamar Avenue

    545 ft · 20 sec · Lamar Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on West Plaza

    81 m · 6 sec · West Plaza

  4. 4

    Continue on 1st Street Southwest

    1.1 km · 1 min · 1st Street Southwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Hearne Avenue

    799 ft · 16 sec · West Hearne Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    47.7 mi · 52 min · South Church Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Dallas

    1981 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    72.6 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 157: Collins Street

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way

    2742 ft · 59 sec · Wet N Wild Way

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Center Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 30 West
73 mi · 59%
South Church Street
47.7 mi · 39%
North Center Street
1.81 mi · 1%
1st Street Southwest
0.71 mi · 1%
Wet N Wild Way
0.52 mi
FM 157
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

I 30 West

Merge slight left

72.6 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
110.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caddo Mills
01h 05m from Paris
Leave By
2:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Paris and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Caddo Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.2 miles from Paris and 60.9 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 110.2 miles (177.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 2:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.40 one way or $32.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Paris and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Caddo Mills

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Caddo Mills, 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 Caddo Mills.

BUS

Mesquite, TX

47 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

63 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

63 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Mineola

82 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paris and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 110.2 mi (177.35 km).

Paris

#1 Paris

County seat of Lamar County, Texas, United States

Population24,872
Coordinates33.6609400, -95.5555100
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 Arlington

The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population398,864
Coordinates32.7356900, -97.1080700
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street Southeast (-95.55539, 33.660938)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.44 L · about $16.40
Round trip
$32.80
8.68 gal · 32.88 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $16.40 $32.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.45 $36.91
Premium $4.59 $19.92 $39.85
Diesel $3.99 $17.33 $34.66

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 Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Paris and Arlington. The current time is 19:31:08.

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.