How far is it from Paris to Pau?

The distance between Paris and Pau is 487 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Paris to Pau?

The drive from Paris to Pau takes approximately 8 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Paris to Pau?

The fastest route from Paris to Pau covers 487 mi with a driving time of approximately 8 h 20 min.

Which direction is Pau from Paris?

Pau lies roughly to the south of Paris.

Which roads does the route from Paris to Pau follow?

The drive from Paris to Pau mainly follows A 10, A 62, A 65. The longest single stretch is 347 mi on A 10.

Which towns do you pass between Paris and Pau?

Towns on the route from Paris to Pau include Châtenay-Malabry, Blois, Poitiers, Bordeaux, Mont-de-Marsan.

Paris Pau

Distance: 487 miDuration: 8 h 20 min

Driving from Paris to Pau takes about 8 h 20 min via A 10. The distance is 487 mi. The straight-line distance is 406 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Malakoff, Tours, Poitiers, Talence, Pau. Driving directions

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Driving directions75 · 487 mi

1 Depart right onto Place du Pont-Neuf - Christo et Jeanne-Claude 116 yd
2 Turn right onto Quai de Conti 53 yd
3 Turn left onto Rue Guénégaud 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Rue Mazarine 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Rue de l'Ancienne Comédie 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Rue de Condé 134 yd
7 Turn slightly left onto Rue Crébillon 1 mi
8 Turn left onto Rue de Médicis 1 mi
9 Turn right onto Boulevard Saint-Michel 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Avenue de l'Observatoire 1 mi
11 Continue slightly right onto Avenue Denfert-Rochereau 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol Tanguy 115 yd
13 Continue straight onto Avenue du Général Leclerc 1 mi

14 Enter rotary right onto Rue d'Alésia 86 yd
15 Exit rotary right onto Rue d'Alésia 158 yd
16 Turn right onto Rue du Lunain 1 mi
17 At end of road, turn right onto Rue Sarrette 53 yd
18 Turn left onto Rue Marié-Davy 105 yd
19 Turn right onto Rue du Père Corentin 1 mi
20 At end of road, turn right onto Boulevard Jourdan 86 yd
21 Turn left onto Place du 25 Août 1944 157 yd
22 Continue straight onto Rue de la Légion Étrangère 1 mi
23 Turn left onto Boulevard Romain Rolland 125 yd
24 Continue straight 1 mi
25 Continue straight 6 mi
26 Keep slightly right onto L'Aquitaine 3 mi
27 Keep slightly right onto L'Aquitaine 2 mi
28 Keep slightly right onto L'Aquitaine 22 mi
29 Keep slightly left onto L'Aquitaine 45 mi
30 Keep slightly left onto L'Aquitaine 87 mi
31 Keep slightly left onto L'Aquitaine 191 mi
32 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
33 Merge slightly left onto Rocade Intérieure 9 mi
34 Take exit slightly right onto Autoroute des Deux Mers 1 mi
35 Merge slightly right onto Autoroute des Deux Mers 26 mi
36 Keep slightly right 1 mi
37 Merge slightly left onto Autoroute de Gascogne 81 mi
38 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
39 Enter roundabout right 36 yd
40 Exit roundabout right 1 mi
41 Enter roundabout right onto Route de Bordeaux 124 yd
42 Exit roundabout right onto Route de Bordeaux 1 mi
43 Enter roundabout right onto Route de Bordeaux 49 yd
44 Exit roundabout right onto Route de Bordeaux 3 mi
45 Continue straight onto Route Départementale 834 / Route de Bordeaux 1 mi
46 Continue straight onto Route de Bordeaux 2 mi
47 At end of road, turn right onto Route de Bordeaux 71 yd
48 Continue right onto Route de Bordeaux 2 mi
49 Enter rotary right 40 yd
50 Exit rotary right 1 mi
51 Enter roundabout right 86 yd
52 Exit roundabout right 3 mi
53 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Avenue des Martyrs du Pont-Long 80 yd
54 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Avenue des Martyrs du Pont-Long 2 mi
55 Enter rotary slightly right onto Avenue des Martyrs du Pont-Long 85 yd
56 Exit rotary slightly right onto Avenue des Martyrs du Pont-Long 1 mi
57 Enter rotary slightly right onto Avenue Didier Daurat 24 yd
58 Exit rotary straight onto Avenue Didier Daurat 1 mi
59 Continue straight onto Avenue Jean Mermoz 1 mi
60 Enter rotary right onto Avenue Jean Mermoz 50 yd
61 Exit rotary slightly right onto Avenue Jean Mermoz 1 mi
62 Enter rotary right onto Boulevard Champetier de Ribes 58 yd
63 Exit rotary slightly right onto Boulevard Champetier de Ribes 1 mi
64 Turn left onto Rue de Livron 129 yd
65 Turn left onto Allée Lamartine 1 mi
66 Continue slightly right onto Allée Lamartine 23 yd
67 Enter roundabout right onto Rue du Maquis du Béarn 22 yd
68 Exit roundabout right onto Rue du Maquis du Béarn 1 mi
69 Keep slightly left onto Rue Bayard 55 yd
70 Turn slightly right onto Rue Marca 137 yd
71 Enter roundabout right onto Rue d'Espalungue 66 yd
72 Exit roundabout straight onto Rue d'Espalungue 1 mi
73 Turn right onto Rue Bordenave d'Abère 1 mi
74 Turn left onto Rue Henri IV 1 mi
75 Arrive left onto Place Royale

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The return trip from Pau to Paris covers roughly the same distance, 487 mi.

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How far is it from Paris to Pau?: The distance between Paris and Pau is 487 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Paris to Pau?: The drive from Paris to Pau takes approximately 8 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Paris to Pau?: The fastest route from Paris to Pau covers 487 mi with a driving time of approximately 8 h 20 min.
Which direction is Pau from Paris?: Pau lies roughly to the south of Paris.
Which roads does the route from Paris to Pau follow?: The drive from Paris to Pau mainly follows A 10, A 62, A 65. The longest single stretch is 347 mi on A 10.
Which towns do you pass between Paris and Pau?: Towns on the route from Paris to Pau include Châtenay-Malabry, Blois, Poitiers, Bordeaux, Mont-de-Marsan.

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