How far is Pulaski, IA from Paris, IA?

The driving distance from Pulaski, IA to Paris, IA is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
22.47 mi
00h 35m
Flight
17.87 mi
28.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.87 mi
Kilometers
28.76 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.47 mi
Kilometers
36.16 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paris
Thu, Apr 23, 11:53 AM CDT
Return by in Pulaski
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pulaski
2026-04-23T11:18
Arrive Paris
Thu, Apr 23, 11:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pulaski
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
Bloomfield
IA

City in and seat of Davis County, Iowa, USA

From Pulaski
11.2 mi
00h 17m
To Paris
11.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 21 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    12.5 mi · 17 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ice Avenue

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Ice Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Washington Street

    1469 ft · 37 sec · South Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    157 m · 10 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 180th Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · 180th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bunch Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Bunch Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Crimson Avenue

    30 m · 4 sec · Crimson Avenue

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crimson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
12.5 mi · 56%
Ice Avenue
3.78 mi · 17%
180th Street
3.59 mi · 16%
Bunch Road
2.23 mi · 10%
South Washington Street
0.28 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Start on East Main Street

12.5 mi · 00h 17m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
17.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomfield
00h 17m from Pulaski
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pulaski and Partly Sunny then 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 Pulaski to Paris?

The road trip is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Bloomfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Pulaski and 11.2 miles from Paris.

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

The direct path is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.98 one way or $5.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bloomfield

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

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

RAIL

Ottumwa station

30 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

77 mi away
418 North Adams Street
RAIL

La Plata

80 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.
RAIL

Fort Madison station

92 mi away
1601 20th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pulaski and Paris. Straight-line distance: 17.87 mi (28.76 km).

Pulaski

#1 Pulaski

City in Davis County, Iowa, United States

Population291
Coordinates40.6969700, -92.2732400
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
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#2 Paris

Paris is a place in Iowa, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7886300, -92.5924100
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Pulaski (-92.27324, 40.69697)
End: Paris (-92.59241, 40.78863)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.79 gal
3 L · about $2.98
Round trip
$5.96
1.58 gal · 6 L
Estimated CO2
7 kg one way
Round trip: 14 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.98 $5.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.36 $6.72
Premium $4.65 $3.68 $7.35
Diesel $5.30 $4.19 $8.38

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 Pulaski and Paris. The current time is 11:18:33.

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.