Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 21m
Distance
124.4 mi
200 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arlington, TX
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Paris, TX
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This 124.4-mile drive from Arlington, TX to Paris, TX is easily manageable as a one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 21 minutes. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, with a 97% highway share, making it a straightforward journey. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $19, which is quite budget-friendly for a day trip. Both your starting point in Arlington and your destination in Paris are located within the Great Plains region, so you won't experience a significant change in landscape. This route is a practical choice for a quick excursion with minimal fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
62.2 miles from Arlington, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 21m. Total distance: 124.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 124.4-mile trip, as 97% of it involves major roadways like the East R L Thornton Freeway and TX 24. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 55.6 miles on the East R L Thornton Freeway. While primarily on high-speed roads, the route offers a consistent driving experience without many complex turns or significant changes in road type. This means you can settle into a rhythm and cover ground efficiently.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East R L Thornton Freeway and TX 24. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near South Mesquite Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 124.4 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (South Mesquite Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (I 30 / Tom Landry Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto South Mesquite Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 30 East
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 30 / Tom Landry Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67 / East R L Thornton Freeway toward I 30 East: Texarkana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward TX 24, FM 1737: Commerce, Paris
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Arlington, TX to Paris, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 1737: Commerce along the way.
Fm 1737: Commerce
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East R L Thornton Freeway | 55.6 mi | 1h |
| TX 24 | 48.2 mi | 53m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 16.5 mi | 18m |
| South Mesquite Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Copeland Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Center Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Interstate 30 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, TX and Paris, TX.
Start on West Abram Street
Continue on West Abram Street
Turn left onto South Mesquite Street
Turn straight onto North Center Street
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
Continue on East Copeland Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 30
Continue on I 30; US 67
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67
Take the exit
Continue on TX 24
Turn left onto TX 19; TX 24
Turn right onto TX 19; TX 24
Turn right onto US 82 Business; US 271 Business
Turn left onto 1st Street Southeast
Arrive at destination
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 21 minutes, this trip is ideal for a day excursion, offering flexibility in your departure time. You can leave in the morning and be in Paris with plenty of daylight remaining. With no specific stops recommended, plan your own breaks as needed, keeping in mind the $19 fuel cost, which suggests one or two fill-ups might be sufficient. A good tip for this route is to be mindful of the transition onto TX 24, as it offers a slightly different feel from the initial freeway experience.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.2 miles or 1h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Paris, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Arlington, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Arlington, TX
This is one driving day of about 124.4 miles and 2h 21m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.2 mi from Arlington, TX · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 62.2 miles from Arlington, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Paris, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Paris, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$18.80 one way
$37.59 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $20.57 | $41.15 |
| premium | $4.54 | $22.21 | $44.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.47 | $54.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.3 | 0 | $13.06 | $5.97 |
| Efficient EV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.89 | $4.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.8 | 0 | $17.42 | $7.96 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Arlington on Thursday
Local time
4:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Paris on Thursday
Local time
4:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
74°F
Greenville, TX
62 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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