How far is Austin, TX from Mount Pleasant, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Mount Pleasant, TX is about 233.3 miles (375.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.3 miles (317.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 31m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Mount Pleasant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Mount Pleasant.
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Start on East 5th Street
1836 ft · 52 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto Red River Street
711 ft · 20 sec · Red River Street
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
757 ft · 17 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto North Interstate 35
928 ft · 27 sec · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North, US 290 East
906 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
2985 ft · 42 sec · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
4 mi · 5 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North: Lampasas
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 15 min
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Continue on North US Highway 183
35.7 mi · 39 min · North US Highway 183
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Continue on South Key Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · South Key Avenue
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Continue on North US Highway 281
965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281
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Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183
36.9 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183
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At the end of the road, turn left
30.4 mi · 35 min
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Turn left onto Early Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard
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Continue on East Commerce Street
22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue
9.2 mi · 10 min · Wallis Avenue
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Turn right onto North Neches Street
34.9 mi · 40 min · North Neches Street
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Continue straight
8.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 707: Tye
1260 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto US Highway 83
2169 ft · 58 sec · US Highway 83
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Turn left onto Beltway South
7.1 mi · 8 min · Beltway South
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Turn left onto US Highway 277 South
3.5 mi · 4 min · US Highway 277 South
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Turn sharp right onto FM 1235
8.5 mi · 15 min · FM 1235
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Turn straight onto County Road 301
122 m · 18 sec · County Road 301
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 301
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Mount Pleasant.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North US Highway 183
Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183
36.9 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Austin and Partly Sunny near Mount Pleasant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Mount Pleasant?
The road trip is about 233.3 miles (375.5 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?
Mullin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.8 miles from Austin and 116.6 miles from Mount Pleasant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.3 miles (317.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 7:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.10 one way or $62.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Austin and Partly Sunny near Mount Pleasant.
Stop Ideas Near Mullin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mullin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 197.37 mi (317.63 km).
#1 Austin
The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area.
| Population | 995,484 |
| Coordinates | 30.2671500, -97.7430600 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| 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: 375 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
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 | $31.10 | $62.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.99 | $69.99 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $37.78 | $75.57 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $32.86 | $65.72 |
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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