How far is Windsor, IL from Paris, IL?
The driving distance from Windsor, IL to Paris, 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.
Flight Distance
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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 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 Windsor and Paris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Windsor and Paris.
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Start on North Maple Street
1414 ft · 1 min · North Maple Street
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Turn left onto Kentucky Avenue
1663 ft · 28 sec · Kentucky Avenue
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Continue on Route 16
5.2 mi · 8 min · Route 16
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Continue on Illinois Route 16
1.3 mi · 2 min · Illinois Route 16
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Continue on Marshall Avenue
1.8 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
1.6 mi · 3 min · Marshall Avenue
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Turn left onto South 21st Street
1164 ft · 21 sec · South 21st Street
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Turn right onto Charleston Avenue
3.9 mi · 7 min · Charleston Avenue
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Continue on Illinois Route 16
6 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 16
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Continue on West Lincoln Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on Route 16
7 mi · 10 min · Route 16
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Continue on West Ashmore Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West Ashmore Street
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Continue on Route 16
4.2 mi · 6 min · Route 16
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Turn left onto South Front Street
744 ft · 13 sec · South Front Street
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Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
2772 ft · 47 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Continue on East 600th Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · East 600th Road
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Continue on 625 N
7.1 mi · 11 min · 625 N
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Keep slight right
155 m · 19 sec
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Turn straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2815 ft · 48 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on 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
114 m · 12 sec · North Central Avenue
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Turn left onto West Court Street
11 m · 2 sec · West Court Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Court Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Windsor and Paris.
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.
625 N
Continue on 625 N
7.11 mi · 00h 11m
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 Windsor and 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 Windsor to Paris?
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 Windsor and 25.9 miles from Paris.
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 Windsor and Showers And Thunderstorms near Paris.
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 Windsor and Paris. Straight-line distance: 49.32 mi (79.37 km).
#1 Windsor
Town in Shelby County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,128 |
| Coordinates | 39.4408700, -88.5947800 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paris
City in Illinois
| Population | 8,144 |
| Coordinates | 39.6111500, -87.6961400 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paris (-87.69614, 39.61115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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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