How far is Mount Pleasant, TX from Amarillo, TX?
The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 276 miles (444.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 222.5 miles (358 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lubbock County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Pleasant and Amarillo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and Amarillo.
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Start on County Road 301
22 m · 3 sec · County Road 301
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Continue on County Road 301
133 m · 19 sec · County Road 301
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Turn right onto County Road 302
103 m · 15 sec · County Road 302
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Turn straight
5.7 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto South Cherry Street
1944 ft · 44 sec · South Cherry Street
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
765 ft · 17 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Oak Street
1032 ft · 26 sec · Oak Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 1st Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Keep slight right
714 ft · 20 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Interstate 20
1439 ft · 29 sec · West Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland
75 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left
28.9 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
1721 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Turn right onto South Avenue F
1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F
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Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F
617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F
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Turn straight onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
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Continue on Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84
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Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on Slaton Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
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Take the exit slight right
1302 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight right onto Interstate 27
98 m · 6 sec · Interstate 27
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Take the ramp straight
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
109.9 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
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Continue on Canyon Expressway
13.5 mi · 15 min · Canyon Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 87 North
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on South Fillmore Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Fillmore Street
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Turn right onto East Amarillo Boulevard
32 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Pleasant and Amarillo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
110 mi · 01h 51m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Pleasant and Areas Of Fog near Amarillo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Pleasant to Amarillo?
The road trip is about 276 miles (444.2 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?
Slaton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.9 miles from Mount Pleasant and 138.1 miles from Amarillo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 222.5 miles (358 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.5 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 8:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.39 one way or $74.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Pleasant and Areas Of Fog near Amarillo.
Stop Ideas Near Slaton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
vintage town hall
City of Lubbock
City of Lubbock Health Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Slaton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 222.46 mi (358.01 km).
#1 Mount Pleasant
City in Titus County, Texas, United States
| Population | 16,020 |
| Coordinates | 32.3970700, -99.9717600 |
| Altitude | 583 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Amarillo
The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.
| Population | 199,654 |
| Coordinates | 35.2220000, -101.8313000 |
| Altitude | 1118 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313, 35.221963)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 444 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 26m |
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 | $3.84 | $37.39 | $74.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $42.34 | $84.68 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $46.00 | $92.00 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $56.26 | $112.52 |
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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