Kansas City to Paris, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

379.7 miles 611 km · straight line
424.1 miles actual route 682.5 km · driving distance
8h 0min estimated drive time
$41 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
189° S bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Paris, Texas?

The distance from Kansas City to Paris, Texas is 379.7 miles (611 km) as the crow flies. Paris, Texas is located S of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 424.1 miles, taking about 8h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Paris, Texas in Texas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kansas City and Paris, Texas. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Kansas City to Paris, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 0min $41 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 36min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~7h 36min $51–$148* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Paris, Texas

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
Paris, Texas
33.66°N, 95.56°W
America/Chicago
183m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 127 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM