Driving Time from London to Paris
Driving from London to Paris is about 261 mi and takes roughly 4 hr 40 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
4 hr 40 min
Driving time
214 mi
Straight-line
261 mi
By road
54 min
Flight time
London and Paris are about 214 mi (344 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 261 mi (419 km), a drive of about 4 hr 40 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 54 min.
| Straight-line distance | 214 mi / 344 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 261 mi / 419 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 4 hr 40 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 54 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $33 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 50.188, 1.146 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
London to Paris is about 214 mi (344 km) in a straight line, and roughly 261 mi (419 km) by road.