How far is Arlington, TX from Mount Pleasant, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Mount Pleasant, TX is about 137.9 miles (222 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Hunt County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Mount Pleasant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Mount Pleasant.
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Start on West Abram Street
28 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street
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Continue on West Abram Street
805 ft · 35 sec · West Abram Street
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Turn left onto South Mesquite Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Mesquite Street
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Turn straight onto North Center Street
2599 ft · 1 min · North Center Street
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Turn slight right
66 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
1278 ft · 46 sec · East Interstate 30
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Continue on East Copeland Road
2661 ft · 56 sec · East Copeland Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 East
2321 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
16.5 mi · 19 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
108.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bus. US 271, FM 1402, FM 2152: Mount Pleasant
1218 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Burton Road
1544 ft · 31 sec · Burton Road
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Turn right onto North Jefferson Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto North Madison Avenue
2432 ft · 54 sec · North Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
116 m · 12 sec · West 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington 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.
East R L Thornton Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
109 mi · 01h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near Mount Pleasant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Mount Pleasant?
The road trip is about 137.9 miles (222 km) and usually takes 02h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.9 miles from Arlington and 69.1 miles from Mount Pleasant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.40 one way or $36.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near Mount Pleasant.
Stop Ideas Near Greenville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 127.43 mi (205.08 km).
#1 Arlington
The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 398,864 |
| Coordinates | 32.7356900, -97.1080700 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Pleasant
City in Titus County, Texas, United States
| Population | 16,051 |
| Coordinates | 33.1567900, -94.9682700 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Pleasant (-94.96827, 33.15679)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $18.40 | $36.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.71 | $41.41 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $22.36 | $44.72 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $19.45 | $38.89 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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