How far is Houston, TX from Mount Pleasant, TX?

The driving distance from Houston, TX to Mount Pleasant, TX is about 393.7 miles (633.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 327.8 miles (527.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
393.72 mi
07h 22m
Flight
327.79 mi
527.53 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
327.79 mi
Kilometers
527.53 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
393.72 mi
Kilometers
633.63 km
Drive Time
07h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Thu, Apr 23, 10:35 AM CDT
Return by in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 5:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-23T03:12
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Thu, Apr 23, 10:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:23 PM to 2:53 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Houston
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Liberty Hill
TX

City in Williamson County, Texas, United States

From Houston
196.9 mi
03h 41m
To Mount Pleasant
196.9 mi
03h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Mount Pleasant.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Mount Pleasant.

  1. 1

    Start on Louisiana Street

    761 ft · 25 sec · Louisiana Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: San Antonio

    2149 ft · 52 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway

    74.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Katy Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin

    2832 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas

    2773 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway

    2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    6.2 mi · 6 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Continue on North US Highway 183

    35.7 mi · 39 min · North US Highway 183

  14. 14

    Continue on South Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · South Key Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183

    36.9 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Early Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Wallis Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Neches Street

    34.9 mi · 40 min · North Neches Street

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    8.1 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 707: Tye

    1260 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto US Highway 83

    2169 ft · 58 sec · US Highway 83

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Beltway South

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Beltway South

  26. 26

    Turn left onto US Highway 277 South

    3.5 mi · 4 min · US Highway 277 South

  27. 27

    Turn sharp right onto FM 1235

    8.5 mi · 15 min · FM 1235

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto County Road 301

    122 m · 18 sec · County Road 301

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 301

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Mount Pleasant.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 71 West
77.7 mi · 20%
Katy Freeway
74.1 mi · 19%
North US Highway 183
72.6 mi · 18%
North Neches Street
43 mi · 11%
Bergstrom Expressway
35.3 mi · 9%
East Commerce Street
22 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

TX 71 West

Keep slight left

77.2 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 22m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.9 mi
327.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Liberty Hill
03h 41m from Houston
Leave By
9:14 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston 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 Houston to Mount Pleasant?

The road trip is about 393.7 miles (633.6 km) and usually takes 07h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Liberty Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196.9 miles from Houston and 196.9 miles from Mount Pleasant.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 327.8 miles (527.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.9 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.49 one way or $104.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Partly Sunny near Mount Pleasant.

Stop Ideas Near Liberty Hill

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Liberty Hill, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Liberty Hill.

RAIL

Austin

47 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

50 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

54 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

55 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 327.79 mi (527.53 km).

Houston

#1 Houston

The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.

Population2,316,120
Coordinates29.7632800, -95.3632700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Mount Pleasant

#2 Mount Pleasant

City in Titus County, Texas, United States

Population16,020
Coordinates32.3970700, -99.9717600
Altitude583
CountryUnited States
Start: Houston (-95.36327, 29.76328)
End: Mount Pleasant (-99.97176, 32.39707)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 634 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.89 gal
52.59 L · about $52.49
Round trip
$104.98
27.78 gal · 105.18 L
Estimated CO2
123.4 kg one way
Round trip: 246.9 kg / 544 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $52.49 $104.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $59.06 $118.12
Premium $4.59 $63.77 $127.54
Diesel $3.99 $55.46 $110.93

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Houston and Mount Pleasant. The current time is 03:12:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.