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

The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, TX to Arlington, TX is about 186.7 miles (300.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.4 miles (271 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
186.75 mi
02h 47m
Flight
168.38 mi
270.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.38 mi
Kilometers
270.98 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.75 mi
Kilometers
300.54 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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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 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:55 AM CDT
Return by in Mount Pleasant
Thu, Apr 23, 3:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Pleasant
2026-04-22T22:07
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Pleasant
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Strawn
TX

City in Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States

From Mount Pleasant
92.3 mi
01h 23m
To Arlington
94.4 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 301

    22 m · 3 sec · County Road 301

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road 301

    133 m · 19 sec · County Road 301

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Road 302

    103 m · 15 sec · County Road 302

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    3 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Farm-to-Market Road 1235

    132 m · 11 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 1235

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Road 640

    4.1 mi · 8 min · County Road 640

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 287

    1.1 km · 1 min · County Road 287

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Interstate 20

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Interstate 20

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Abilene

    54 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    146.2 mi · 2 hr 28 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Cooper Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

    2145 ft · 52 sec · West Randol Mill Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
146 mi · 78%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 8%
Tom Landry Freeway
12.3 mi · 7%
County Road 640
4.14 mi · 2%
North Center Street
1 mi · 1%
County Road 287
0.67 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

146 mi · 02h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
168.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Strawn
01h 23m from Mount Pleasant
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mount Pleasant and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Pleasant to Arlington?

The road trip is about 186.7 miles (300.5 km) and usually takes 02h 47m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Strawn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.3 miles from Mount Pleasant and 94.4 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 168.4 miles (271 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.90 one way or $49.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mount Pleasant and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Strawn

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

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

RAIL

Cleburne

107 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

112 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 168.38 mi (270.98 km).

Mount Pleasant

#1 Mount Pleasant

City in Titus County, Texas, United States

Population16,020
Coordinates32.3970700, -99.9717600
Altitude583
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 Arlington

The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population398,864
Coordinates32.7356900, -97.1080700
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 301 (-99.971721, 32.396966)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 301 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.59 gal
24.94 L · about $24.90
Round trip
$49.81
13.18 gal · 49.88 L
Estimated CO2
58.6 kg one way
Round trip: 117.1 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $24.90 $49.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.02 $56.04
Premium $4.59 $30.25 $60.51
Diesel $3.99 $26.31 $52.63

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 Mount Pleasant and Arlington. The current time is 22:07:39.

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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.