Paris, TX Road Trips
Drivers starting from Paris, TX have 5 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Great Plains. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 370 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Paris, TX head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
494.6 mi
Corpus Christi, TX
Quickest Drive
4h 37m
Killeen, TX
Plan Around Paris, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Paris, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Paris, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Paris, TX
Driving from Paris, TX
Expect an average of 370 miles and about 6h 46m behind the wheel when leaving Paris, TX. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 495 miles (8h 58m), while the shortest is just 294 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Paris, TX include Corpus Christi, TX (494.6 mi, 8h 58m), Lubbock, TX (384.7 mi, 7h 1m), San Antonio, TX (377.1 mi, 6h 47m), Austin, TX (298.9 mi, 5h 19m), and Houston, TX (294.3 mi, 5h 46m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.78 per gallon. For the typical 370-mile trip from Paris, TX, budget about $55 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Paris, TX and 2 routes heading into Paris, TX, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 294 to 495 miles.
The longest mapped route from Paris, TX covers 495 miles and takes approximately 8h 58m. Shorter options start at just 294 miles.
The average route from Paris, TX runs about 370 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 46m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 370-mile trip from Paris, TX costs roughly $55 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Paris, TX include Corpus Christi, TX, Lubbock, TX, San Antonio, TX and Austin, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Paris, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
24,678
Median Income
$45,439
Median Home Value
$128,300
Median Age
36.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Paris, TX at a Glance
Founded
1845
Elevation
600 ft
Area
38 mi²
Notable People from Paris, TX
A sampling of people born in Paris, TX.
Shangela Laquifa Wadley
1981
American drag queen
Elle Evans
1989
American model
Tia Ballard
1986
American voice actress
Blake Neely
1969
American composer, conductor, and orchestrator
Al Robinson
1947–1974
American boxer (1947-1974)
John Osteen
1921–1999
American pastor (1921-1999)
Deon Minor
1973
American sprinter
Cas Haley
1980
American musician
James O. Richardson
1878–1974
United States Navy admiral (1878-1974)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Paris, TX.
First Church of Christ, Scientist
church building in Texas, United States of America
First Presbyterian Church
building in Paris, Lamar County, Texas
First United Methodist Church
historic church in Paris, Texas, United States
Sam Bell Maxey House
building in Paris, Lamar County, Texas
Lamar County Historical Museum
local history museum in Paris, Texas
City data from Wikidata (Q830149), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Paris, TX
Paris is a city in the Blackland Prairie region of North Texas.
The Wim Wenders film Paris, Texas (1984) was not set or filmed in Paris, Texas. Filming largely occurred in Fort Stockton and Marathon in the Trans-Pecos region of west Texas.
1 Sam Bell Maxey State Historic Site, 812 S. Church St, ☏ +1 903 785-5716. Tu-Su 9AM-4PM. Closed Su noon-1PM. Guided tours at top of the hour. A prime example of Victorian architecture, this 1868 home and gardens have been beautifully restored. Adults $5, Senior/Veteran/Teacher/First Responder $3, Child (6-17) $2, Child (5 and under) Free, Family (2 adults & 1 child) $8, each additional child $1. (updated Mar 2024) 2 Eiffel Tower. A replica built in 1993. It's less than one-tenth of the original, but adds a red cowboy hat on top. (updated Nov 2017) 3 Lamar County Historical Museum, ☏ +1 903 783-0064. F Sa only, 10AM-4PM. (updated Jan 2018)
Crawford's Hole In the Wall, 202 3rd St NW, ☏ +1 903 737-9025. Lunch-only joint with good burgers. Dos Marias, 303 20th St Ne, ☏ +1 903-737-4557. Daily 11AM-9PM. Possibly the best Tex-Mex in town. Fish Fry, 3500 NE Loop 286, ☏ +1 903 785-6144. Good southern fried catfish and some of the best steaks in town.
Americas Best Value Inn, 3755 N.E. Loop 286, ☏ +1 903 785-5566. Days Inn, 2650 N Main, ☏ +1 903 784-8164. Swimming pool. Hampton Inn Paris, 3563 N.E. Loop 286, ☏ +1 903 784-6536. Spacious rooms and a good complimentary breakfast.
Take I-35 till you reach the exit 43. FM 180 will then take you straight into Paris. Enjoy the crepes.
Travel tips adapted from Paris (Texas) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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