How far is Rhode Island, TX from Paris, TX?
The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Paris, TX is about 180.9 miles (291.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rhode Island and Paris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and Paris.
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Start on County Road 161
3 m · 7 sec · County Road 161
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Turn left onto East FM 833
1.5 km · 1 min · East FM 833
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Turn right onto North State Highway 75
16 m · 3 sec · North State Highway 75
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Turn left onto West FM 833
1.1 km · 2 min · West FM 833
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 833
1990 ft · 56 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 833
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Take the ramp right
2067 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
69.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Shreveport
1922 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
8.5 mi · 9 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30: Texarkana, Dallas
1298 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
43.7 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 24, FM 1737: Commerce, Paris
743 ft · 13 sec
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Continue on TX 24: Commerce, Paris
48.2 mi · 53 min
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Turn left onto East Hearne Avenue
157 m · 10 sec · East Hearne Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Clarksville Street
85 m · 10 sec · Clarksville Street
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Turn left onto 1st Street Southeast
35 m · 5 sec · 1st Street Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rhode Island and Paris.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Farm-to-Market Road 833
Merge slight left
69.3 mi · 01h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Rhode Island and Sunny near Paris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to Paris?
The road trip is about 180.9 miles (291.1 km) and usually takes 03h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.5 miles from Rhode Island and 90.4 miles from Paris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.53 one way or $49.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rhode Island and Sunny near Paris.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Paris. Straight-line distance: 133.42 mi (214.72 km).
#1 Rhode Island
Rhode Island is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.8154400, -96.2313600 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paris
County seat of Lamar County, Texas, United States
| Population | 24,872 |
| Coordinates | 33.6609400, -95.5555100 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paris (-95.55551, 33.66094)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $3.84 | $24.53 | $49.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $27.78 | $55.55 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $30.18 | $60.36 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $36.91 | $73.82 |
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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