How far is Amarillo, TX from Mount Pleasant, TX?
The driving distance from Amarillo, TX to Mount Pleasant, TX is about 275.5 miles (443.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 222.5 miles (358 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lubbock County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amarillo and Mount Pleasant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amarillo and Mount Pleasant.
-
1
Start on East Amarillo Boulevard
87 m · 9 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard
-
2
Turn right onto North Pierce Street
2278 ft · 58 sec · North Pierce Street
-
3
Continue on North Pierce Street
1.5 km · 3 min · North Pierce Street
-
4
Continue on Canyon Expressway
14 mi · 16 min · Canyon Expressway
-
5
Keep slight left to continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
103.7 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
-
6
Take the exit slight right toward Loop 289
1011 ft · 25 sec
-
7
Turn straight onto North Interstate 27
2536 ft · 1 min · North Interstate 27
-
8
Turn left onto North Loop 289
1110 ft · 24 sec · North Loop 289
-
9
Take the ramp slight left
885 ft · 22 sec
-
10
Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 9 min
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
128 m · 10 sec
-
12
Keep slight right to continue on Spur 331: Southeast Drive
71 m · 6 sec
-
13
Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 289
563 ft · 16 sec · Southeast Loop 289
-
14
Turn right onto Southeast Drive
1.9 mi · 3 min · Southeast Drive
-
15
Merge slight right onto Slaton Road
996 ft · 13 sec · Slaton Road
-
16
Continue on East Highway 84
6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84
-
17
Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
-
18
Continue on East Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84
-
19
Continue on North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
-
20
Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street
-
21
Turn right onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road
-
22
Turn straight onto North Avenue F
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F
-
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84
-
24
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
29.4 mi · 30 min
-
25
Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business: Merkel
126 m · 14 sec
-
26
Continue on West Interstate 20
1753 ft · 35 sec · West Interstate 20
-
27
Turn straight onto North 1st Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street
-
28
Turn right onto North Oak Street
1032 ft · 26 sec · North Oak Street
-
29
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
765 ft · 18 sec · South 3rd Street
-
30
Turn right onto South Cherry Street
1944 ft · 44 sec · South Cherry Street
-
31
Turn left onto South 8th Street
3214 ft · 1 min · South 8th Street
-
32
Keep slight right
5.1 mi · 8 min
-
33
Turn slight right onto County Road 302
103 m · 15 sec · County Road 302
-
34
Turn left onto County Road 301
133 m · 20 sec · County Road 301
-
35
Continue on County Road 301
22 m · 3 sec · County Road 301
-
36
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 301
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amarillo and Mount Pleasant.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
104 mi · 01h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Areas Of Fog leaving Amarillo and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Pleasant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amarillo to Mount Pleasant?
The road trip is about 275.5 miles (443.4 km) and usually takes 04h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Slaton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.8 miles from Amarillo and 137.7 miles from Mount Pleasant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 222.5 miles (358 km), while the road route adds roughly 53 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.32 one way or $74.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Amarillo and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Pleasant.
Stop Ideas Near Slaton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
vintage town hall
City of Lubbock
City of Lubbock Health Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Slaton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amarillo and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 222.46 mi (358.01 km).
#1 Amarillo
The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.
| Population | 199,654 |
| Coordinates | 35.2220000, -101.8313000 |
| Altitude | 1118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Pleasant
City in Titus County, Texas, United States
| Population | 16,020 |
| Coordinates | 32.3970700, -99.9717600 |
| Altitude | 583 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Pleasant (-99.97176, 32.39707)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 443 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.84 | $37.32 | $74.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $42.25 | $84.51 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $45.91 | $91.82 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $56.14 | $112.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Texas · Oct 15, 2026