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Drive Time
5h 5m
Distance
296.1 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
The drive from Paris, TX to Houston, TX covers 296.1 miles and takes about 5h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lamar Avenue, West Plaza, 1st Street Southwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
148 miles from Paris, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 32m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 5m drive with frequent turns across 296.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lamar Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Plaza | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 1st Street Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Hearne Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Church Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 19 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jefferson Street West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gilmer Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Paris, TX and Houston, TX.
Start on 1st Street Southeast
Turn left onto Lamar Avenue
Continue on West Plaza
Continue on 1st Street Southwest
Turn left onto West Hearne Avenue
Turn right onto South Church Street
Turn left onto State Highway 19
At the end of the road, turn right onto Jefferson Street West
Turn left onto Gilmer Street
Turn straight onto Gilmer Street
Continue on South Broadway Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
Continue straight
Turn right onto Toll 49
Take the exit slight right toward TX 155: Tyler, Noonday
Turn right onto State Highway 155 South
Continue on North Frankston Highway
Continue on North Elm Street
Continue on State Highway 155
Take the exit left
Merge slight left onto Loop 256
Turn left onto Crockett Road
Continue on North Robb Street
Continue straight
Take the exit straight
Keep slight left
Merge slight left
Continue on Gulf Freeway
Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Beaumont
Keep slight left to continue on Milam Street
Continue on Milam Street
Turn right onto Prairie Street
Turn right onto Louisiana Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 148 miles or 2h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Houston, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Paris, 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 Paris, TX
This is one driving day of about 296.1 miles and 5h 5m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 148 mi from Paris, TX · 2h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
148 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.
The final approach into Houston, 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 Houston, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$44.05 one way
$88.11 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $49.57 | $99.14 |
| premium | $4.59 | $53.52 | $107.04 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $46.55 | $93.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88.8 | 1 | $31.09 | $14.21 |
| Efficient EV | 74 | 0 | $25.91 | $11.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 118.4 | 1 | $41.45 | $18.95 |
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Paris on Saturday
Local time
5:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Houston on Saturday
Local time
5:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
65°F
Tyler, TX
148 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
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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