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

The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 455 miles (732.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 417.3 miles (671.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
455.04 mi
07h 17m
Flight
417.28 mi
671.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
417.28 mi
Kilometers
671.54 km
Flight Time
00h 50m

Driving Distance

Road route
455.04 mi
Kilometers
732.31 km
Drive Time
07h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amarillo
Fri, Oct 16, 2:50 AM CDT
Return by in Mount Pleasant
Fri, Oct 16, 10:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Pleasant
2026-10-15T19:33
Arrive Amarillo
Fri, Oct 16, 2:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:17 PM to 2:47 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Pleasant
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Wichita Falls
TX

The most populous city in Wichita County, Texas.

From Mount Pleasant
226 mi
03h 38m
To Amarillo
229 mi
03h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East 1st Street

    706 ft · 27 sec · East 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto East 2nd Street

    74 m · 11 sec · East 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    581 ft · 30 sec · East 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Jefferson Avenue

    16.5 mi · 21 min · North Jefferson Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on South First Street

    1.2 km · 50 sec · South First Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North US Highway 271

    8.3 mi · 9 min · North US Highway 271

  7. 7

    Continue on Mount Pleasant Road

    1.4 km · 59 sec · Mount Pleasant Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Broadway

    1055 ft · 14 sec · Broadway

  9. 9

    Continue on Halesboro Street

    148 m · 6 sec · Halesboro Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Paris Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Paris Road

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 271 South

    18.9 mi · 21 min · US Highway 271 South

  12. 12

    Continue on Clarksville Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Clarksville Street

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Loop 286

    107 m · 5 sec · Southeast Loop 286

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward US 271 Business North: Paris

    969 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Clarksville Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Clarksville Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 12th Street Southeast

    751 ft · 20 sec · 12th Street Southeast

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lamar Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Bonham Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Bonham Street

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 82 West

    55.9 mi · 1 hr · US Highway 82 West

  20. 20

    Continue on East Buck Owens Freeway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · East Buck Owens Freeway

  21. 21

    Continue on East US Highway 82

    12.3 mi · 14 min · East US Highway 82

  22. 22

    Continue on J M Lindsay Boulevard

    12.1 mi · 14 min · J M Lindsay Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Division Street

    10 mi · 11 min · Division Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight

    25.1 mi · 28 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight right

    34.5 mi · 38 min

  26. 26

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  27. 27

    Continue on Central Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway

  29. 29

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East

  30. 30

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on US Highway 287 West

    25.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West

  32. 32

    Continue on East 11th Street

    28.7 mi · 33 min · East 11th Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Avenue F Northeast

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northeast

  34. 34

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  35. 35

    Continue on Burnett Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Burnett Street

  36. 36

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto Boykin Drive

    26.2 mi · 28 min · Boykin Drive

  38. 38

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street

  39. 39

    Continue on US Highway 287

    28.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 287

  40. 40

    Continue on East 1st Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street

  41. 41

    Continue on US Highway 287

    19.6 mi · 20 min · US Highway 287

  42. 42

    Keep slight right to continue on East Interstate Drive

    100 m · 8 sec · East Interstate Drive

  43. 43

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast 3rd Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue

  44. 44

    Take the ramp left

    946 ft · 26 sec

  45. 45

    Merge slight left onto North Lakeside Drive

    1.3 mi · 1 min · North Lakeside Drive

  46. 46

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60, I 40 Business: Amarillo Boulevard

    1620 ft · 46 sec

  47. 47

    Turn left onto East Amarillo Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 5 min · East Amarillo Boulevard

  48. 48

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  49. 49

    Continue on East Amarillo Boulevard

    534 ft · 17 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

  50. 50

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
50 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 287
75.4 mi · 17%
US Highway 82 West
55.9 mi · 12%
Division Street
44.5 mi · 10%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 9%
East 11th Street
28.7 mi · 6%
Boykin Drive
26.2 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 82 West

Continue on US Highway 82 West

55.9 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 17m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.7 mi
417.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wichita Falls
03h 38m from Mount Pleasant
Leave By
9:26 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny 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 455 miles (732.3 km) and usually takes 07h 17m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wichita Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 226 miles from Mount Pleasant and 229 miles from Amarillo.

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

The direct path is about 417.3 miles (671.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.65 one way or $123.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 142.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Pleasant and Areas Of Fog near Amarillo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 417.28 mi (671.54 km).

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#1 Mount Pleasant

City in Titus County, Texas, United States

Population16,051
Coordinates33.1567900, -94.9682700
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Amarillo

#2 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Start: East 1st Street (-94.968269, 33.156693)
End: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313, 35.221963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 732 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.06 gal
60.78 L · about $61.65
Round trip
$123.31
32.12 gal · 121.56 L
Estimated CO2
142.7 kg one way
Round trip: 285.5 kg / 629 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $61.65 $123.31
Mid-grade $4.35 $69.81 $139.63
Premium $4.72 $75.85 $151.70
Diesel $5.78 $92.76 $185.53

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Pleasant and Amarillo. The current time is 19:33:08.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.