Road Trips from Paris, IL
Looking for a weekend escape from Paris, IL? You've got a good mix of options. For shorter, quicker trips, there are several destinations less than an hour away on surface roads, perfect for a day trip. If you're up for a longer haul, multiple highway routes can get you to larger cities several hours away, some of which offer park access. Most of these are day trips, but a few longer drives could make for a spontaneous overnight.
Total Routes
5
Shortest
0.6h
With Parks Nearby
3
Under 2 hours
Weekend trip
Naperville, IL
4h 19m201.6 mi one way
Waukegan, IL
4h 58m216.3 mi one way
Covering 216.3 miles and taking 5 hours, this highway route to Waukegan, IL, is the longest option. It also offers access to Pullman National Historical Park, similar to the Cicero route. This is a significant drive, best suited for those wanting to explore further north.
Elk Grove, IL
4h 26m214.3 mi one way
Rockford, IL
4h 53m252 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Naperville, IL
4h 19m201.6 mi one way
Waukegan, IL
4h 58m216.3 mi one way
Elk Grove, IL
4h 26m214.3 mi one way
Rockford, IL
4h 53m252 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Surface road trips to nearby towns like Brocton or York are pleasant in spring. Longer highway drives to cities with parks like Springfield are also viable.
Summer
The longer highway drives to places like Cicero or Waukegan, which include park access, are good options for summer exploration.
Fall
Consider the longer highway routes to cities like Springfield, which offers park access, for fall color viewing.
Winter
The shorter, 0.6 to 1.6-hour trips on surface roads to places like Brocton or Champaign are practical for winter travel.
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