Paris, KY Road Trips
Drivers starting from Paris, KY have 0 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 0-mile quick runs to 0-mile cross-state drives.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
273.3 mi
Paducah, KY
Quickest Drive
33m
Lexington, KY
Plan Around Paris, KY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Paris, KY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Driving from Paris, KY
The typical drive from Paris, KY covers about 0 miles and takes around 0m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 0 miles (0h), while the shortest is just 0 miles.
Planning & Costs
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 0 mapped routes leaving Paris, KY and 5 routes heading into Paris, KY, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 0 to 0 miles.
The longest mapped route from Paris, KY covers 0 miles and takes approximately 0h. Shorter options start at just 0 miles.
The average route from Paris, KY runs about 0 miles with a drive time of roughly 0m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.85/gallon for regular), the average 0-mile trip from Paris, KY costs roughly $0 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
Paris, KY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
10,107
Median Income
$49,464
Median Home Value
$182,100
Median Age
37.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Paris, KY at a Glance
Founded
1775
Elevation
843 ft
Area
6 mi²
Sister Cities
Notable People from Paris, KY
A sampling of people born in Paris, KY.
Jim Kelly
1946–2013
American athlete, actor, and martial artist (1946-2013)
William Lee D. Ewing
1795–1846
American politician (1795–1846)
Joseph Duncan
1794–1844
American politician (1794-1844)
Temple Ashbrook
1896–1976
sailor (1896–1976)
John R. Baylor
1822–1894
Confederate cavalry officer (1822-1894)
Jim Tucker
1932–2020
American basketball player (1932–2020)
Francis Marion Walker
1827–1864
Confederate States Army Colonel
Anthony Thornton
1814–1904
American politician (1814-1904)
Alvin Sims
1974
American basketball player
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Paris, KY.
Paris Cemetery
cemetery in Paris, Kentucky
Bourbon County Courthouse
courthouse in Kentucky, United States
Paris Courthouse Square Historic District
historic district in Kentucky, United States
Downtown Paris Historic District
historic district in Paris, Kentucky
City data from Wikidata (Q3181341), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Paris, KY
Paris is in the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky.
1 Duncan Tavern Historic Center, 323 High St, ☏ +1 859 987-1788, [email protected]. Tours W-Su 10ː30AM-noon &1-3ː30PM. Groups by appointment only. Built as a private home by Major Joseph Duncan in 1788, this building was later used as a tavern, and now contains a museum and a genealogical library. $10 adults, $8 seniors, $4 students, active military/veterans with card and children under 12 free. (updated Jul 2025) 2 Nannine Clay Wallis Arboretum, 616 Pleasant St, ☏ +1 859-987-6158. Sunrise-sunset, daily. (updated Jan 2021)
Best Western Paris Inn, 2011 Alverson Dr, ☏ +1 859 987-0779. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Outdoor pool, WiFi, and continental breakfast included. No pets. (updated Apr 2021)
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