How far is Mount Pleasant, TX from Grand Prairie, TX?
The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 189.6 miles (305.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Pleasant and Grand Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and Grand Prairie.
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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
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn slight right onto Farm-to-Market Road 1235
132 m · 11 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 1235
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Turn right onto County Road 640
4.1 mi · 8 min · County Road 640
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 287
1.1 km · 1 min · County Road 287
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Turn right onto West Interstate 20
1.1 km · 2 min · West Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Abilene
54 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left
146.2 mi · 2 hr 28 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
17.4 mi · 22 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpike
1778 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
3024 ft · 37 sec · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 180: Main Street, Jefferson Street
1455 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto North State Highway 161
136 m · 10 sec · North State Highway 161
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Turn left onto Dalworth Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Dalworth Street
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Turn slight left onto West Main Street
2155 ft · 51 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1793 ft · 46 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left
23 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Pleasant and Grand Prairie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Mount Pleasant and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Pleasant to Grand Prairie?
The road trip is about 189.6 miles (305.1 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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 95 miles from Mount Pleasant and 94.6 miles from Grand Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 12:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.28 one way or $50.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mount Pleasant and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Strawn
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 174.83 mi (281.36 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 Grand Prairie
The ninth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 195,272 |
| Coordinates | 32.7459600, -96.9977800 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-96.997772, 32.74596)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 305 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $25.28 | $50.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.45 | $56.89 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $30.71 | $61.43 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $26.71 | $53.43 |
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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