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

The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, TX to Irving, TX is about 198.2 miles (318.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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
198.14 mi
03h 01m
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
198.14 mi
Kilometers
318.87 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irving
Wed, Apr 22, 11:28 PM CDT
Return by in Mount Pleasant
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Pleasant
2026-04-22T20:27
Arrive Irving
Wed, Apr 22, 11:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 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
10:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Pleasant
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 Mount Pleasant
98.2 mi
01h 30m
To Irving
99.9 mi
01h 30m

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
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Irving.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Northeast Loop

    1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  16. 16

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  17. 17

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    2.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    80 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    5 mi · 5 min · Airport Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard, Belt Line Road South

    992 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 356: Irving Boulevard

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on West Irving Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West Irving Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1877 ft · 53 sec · West 2nd Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Ohio Street

    133 m · 19 sec · South Ohio Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ohio Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
146 mi · 74%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 6%
I 820 TEXpress
6.93 mi · 3%
West Freeway
5.6 mi · 3%
Airport Freeway
5 mi · 3%
SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.38 mi · 2%
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 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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
178.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mingus
01h 30m from Mount Pleasant
Leave By
10:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mount Pleasant and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Irving.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 198.2 miles (318.9 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Mingus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.2 miles from Mount Pleasant and 99.9 miles from Irving.

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 19.9 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.42 one way or $52.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.1 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 Irving.

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 Mount Pleasant and Irving. Straight-line distance: 178.28 mi (286.91 km).

Mount Pleasant

#1 Mount Pleasant

City in Titus County, Texas, United States

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

#2 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 301 (-99.971721, 32.396966)
End: West Irving Boulevard (-96.948894, 32.813864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.99 gal
26.47 L · about $26.42
Round trip
$52.83
13.98 gal · 52.94 L
Estimated CO2
62.1 kg one way
Round trip: 124.2 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $26.42 $52.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.72 $59.44
Premium $4.59 $32.09 $64.18
Diesel $3.99 $27.91 $55.82

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 Irving. The current time is 20:27:16.

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.