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

The driving distance from Irving, TX to Mount Pleasant, TX is about 196.7 miles (316.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
196.74 mi
03h 34m
Flight
178.28 mi
286.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.28 mi
Kilometers
286.91 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.74 mi
Kilometers
316.63 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM CDT
Return by in Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 8:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irving
2026-04-23T01:17
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Irving
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Mingus
TX

City in Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States

From Irving
98.2 mi
01h 47m
To Mount Pleasant
98.5 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
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 Irving and Mount Pleasant.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Ohio Street

    18 m · 4 sec · North Ohio Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Irving Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Irving Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 183: Fort Worth

    2781 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Airport Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express South, TX 183 Express West: Airport Freeway TEXpress West

    1484 ft · 17 sec · Airport Freeway TEXpress

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto SH 183 TEXpress

    2.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  7. 7

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  8. 8

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

  9. 9

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  10. 10

    Continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop

    1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop

  12. 12

    Continue on Jim Wright Freeway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford

    1799 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    145.9 mi · 2 hr 28 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Wells Lane

    71 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto West Interstate 20

    1521 ft · 47 sec · West Interstate 20

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Wells Lane

    80 m · 9 sec · Wells Lane

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Interstate 20

    2216 ft · 1 min · West Interstate 20

  20. 20

    Turn left onto County Road 287

    1.1 km · 1 min · County Road 287

  21. 21

    Turn right onto County Road 640

    4.1 mi · 8 min · County Road 640

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 1235

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1235

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto County Road 302

    103 m · 15 sec · County Road 302

  24. 24

    Turn left onto County Road 301

    133 m · 20 sec · County Road 301

  25. 25

    Continue on County Road 301

    22 m · 3 sec · County Road 301

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 301

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
152 mi · 77%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 7%
I 820 TEXpress
6.92 mi · 4%
Airport Freeway
6.49 mi · 3%
County Road 640
4.14 mi · 2%
Farm-to-Market Road 1235
3.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
178.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mingus
01h 47m from Irving
Leave By
9:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Irving 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 Irving to Mount Pleasant?

The road trip is about 196.7 miles (316.6 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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 98.2 miles from Irving and 98.5 miles from Mount Pleasant.

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

The direct path is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 9:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.23 one way or $52.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Irving and Partly Sunny near Mount Pleasant.

Stop Ideas Near Mingus

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mingus, 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 Mingus.

RAIL

Cleburne

100 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

105 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 178.28 mi (286.91 km).

Irving

#1 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Mount Pleasant

#2 Mount Pleasant

City in Titus County, Texas, United States

Population16,020
Coordinates32.3970700, -99.9717600
Altitude583
CountryUnited States
Start: Irving (-96.94889, 32.81402)
End: Mount Pleasant (-99.97176, 32.39707)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.94 gal
26.28 L · about $26.23
Round trip
$52.45
13.88 gal · 52.56 L
Estimated CO2
61.7 kg one way
Round trip: 123.4 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $26.23 $52.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.51 $59.02
Premium $4.59 $31.86 $63.72
Diesel $3.99 $27.71 $55.42

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 Irving and Mount Pleasant. The current time is 01:17:40.

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.