How far is Dallas, TX from Mount Pleasant, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Mount Pleasant, TX is about 201.7 miles (324.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.2 miles (299.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Mount Pleasant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Mount Pleasant.
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Start on North Lamar Street
1233 ft · 34 sec · North Lamar Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
1125 ft · 31 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Elm Street
709 ft · 14 sec · Elm Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 30, I 35E
100 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West, I 35E South
835 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Tom Landry Freeway
29.9 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on West Freeway
15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
145.9 mi · 2 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wells Lane
71 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto West Interstate 20
1521 ft · 47 sec · West Interstate 20
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Turn left onto Wells Lane
80 m · 9 sec · Wells Lane
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Turn right onto West Interstate 20
2216 ft · 1 min · West Interstate 20
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Turn left onto County Road 287
1.1 km · 1 min · County Road 287
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Turn right onto County Road 640
4.1 mi · 8 min · County Road 640
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Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 1235
3.1 mi · 5 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1235
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Turn slight right onto County Road 302
103 m · 15 sec · County Road 302
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Turn left onto County Road 301
133 m · 20 sec · County Road 301
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Continue on County Road 301
22 m · 3 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 Dallas 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.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
146 mi · 02h 28m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Mount Pleasant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Mount Pleasant?
The road trip is about 201.7 miles (324.6 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Mingus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.7 miles from Dallas and 101 miles from Mount Pleasant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.2 miles (299.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.91 one way or $53.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Mount Pleasant.
Stop Ideas Near Mingus
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 Mingus.
Cleburne
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 186.17 mi (299.61 km).
#1 Dallas
The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,343,266 |
| Coordinates | 32.7830600, -96.8066700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| 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: 325 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $26.91 | $53.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.27 | $60.55 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $32.69 | $65.38 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $28.43 | $56.86 |
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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