Skip to main content
US Trip Planner Logo
US Trip Planner

Trip from Arlington, TX to Mount Pleasant, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 30m

Distance

138 mi

222 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 21m ★
6 AM
2h 31m
8 AM
2h 51m
10 AM
2h 38m
12 PM
2h 36m
3 PM
2h 39m
5 PM
2h 50m
8 PM
2h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Best Time Drive vs Fly
Google Maps Waze Apple Maps
Download GPX
suburban city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Arlington, TX

Wikimedia Commons

city in and county seat of Titus County, Texas, United States

Mount Pleasant, TX

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

This straightforward 138-mile drive from Arlington, TX to Mount Pleasant, TX takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. With 96% of the journey on highways, you'll find yourself on a focused, efficient route. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $21, so it’s quite budget-friendly. You'll traverse the Great Plains region throughout your drive, experiencing a consistent landscape. Given its manageable length and the single recommended stop, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for plenty of flexibility.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

69 miles from Arlington, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East R L Thornton Freeway 116.3 mi 2h 1m
Tom Landry Freeway 16.5 mi 18m
South Mesquite Street 1.2 mi 2m
North Jefferson Avenue 1.1 mi 1m
East Copeland Road 0.5 mi <1m
North Center Street 0.5 mi 1m
North Madison Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
Burton Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: East R L Thornton Freeway — 116.3 mi, about 2h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Abram Street

93 ft · 8 sec · West Abram Street
2

Continue on West Abram Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · West Abram Street
3

Turn left onto South Mesquite Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Mesquite Street
Use the left lane.
4

Turn straight onto North Center Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Center Street
5

Turn slight right

218 ft · 9 sec
Use the right lane.
6

Turn straight onto East Interstate 30

0.2 mi · 45 sec · East Interstate 30
7

Continue on East Copeland Road

0.5 mi · 55 sec · East Copeland Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
8

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Toward I 30 East Use the straight / left lanes.
9

Merge onto I 30

16 mi · 18 min · Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 30; US 67

7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67

109 mi · 1 hr 52 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
Toward I 30 East: Texarkana Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward Bus. US 271, FM 1402, FM 2152: Mount Pleasant
13

Turn straight onto Burton Road

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Burton Road
14

Turn right onto US 271 Bus

1.1 mi · 1 min · North Jefferson Avenue
15

Turn right onto US 271 Bus

0.5 mi · 54 sec · North Madison Avenue
16

Turn left onto FM 899

380 ft · 12 sec · West 1st Street
17

Arrive at destination

East 1st Street

Trip Plan

With a duration of just 2 hours and 30 minutes, this trip offers considerable flexibility for departure times. Aim to leave Arlington in the morning to maximize your time in Mount Pleasant. Since the drive is relatively short and has only one recommended stop, you can easily complete it in a single day without feeling rushed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the longest stretch of 116.3 miles on the East R L Thornton Freeway, to ensure you don't need to make an unplanned stop. The $21 fuel cost suggests you won't need to worry too much about budgeting for gas.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69 miles from Arlington, TX, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 116.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 30 miles or 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 69 miles or 1h 18m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Pleasant, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

+

Open the route before leaving Arlington, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

+

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Arlington, TX

This is one driving day of about 138 miles and 2h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Arlington, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on East R L Thornton Freeway for about 116.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Collin County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nevada, TX

69 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Mesquite, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Caddo Mills, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 69 miles from Arlington, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before East R L Thornton Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 116.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Shenaniganz Entertainment Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 39.4

Rockwall, Texas

Hours: 12–11 pm

+19727221133

Visit website

Cultivar Coffee Roasting Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour Inexpensiv mile 29.6

Dallas, Texas

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14693876289

Visit website

City Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 19.7

Dallas, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19724823055

Visit website

Xcape Adventures

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 29.6

Mesquite, Texas

Hours: Closed

+19729822073

Visit website

Ripley's Believe It or Not!

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 9.9

Grand Prairie, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19722632391

Visit website

Louis Tussaud's Palace of Wax

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 9.9

Grand Prairie, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19722632391

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 135.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Mesquite Street

Turn left onto South Mesquite Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
2.6 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward I 30 East

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes. Toward I 30 East
5
3 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 30 / Tom Landry Freeway

Merge onto I 30 / Tom Landry Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
27 mi into trip | ~35m in | I 30; US 67 / East R L Thornton Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67 / East R L Thornton Freeway toward I 30 East: Texarkana

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 30 East: Texarkana
5
135.9 mi into trip | ~2h 27m in

Take the exit toward Bus. US 271, FM 1402, FM 2152: Mount Pleasant

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Bus. US 271, FM 1402, FM 2152: Mount Ple...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.85 one way

$41.70 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $22.82 $45.65
premium $4.54 $24.64 $49.28
diesel $5.61 $30.47 $60.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 41.4 0 $14.49 $6.62
Efficient EV 34.5 0 $12.08 $5.52
EV Truck/SUV 55.2 0 $19.32 $8.83

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Arlington, TX

Late night in Arlington on Sunday

Local time

2:43 AM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 15 to 20 mph 5% chance Live forecast

High Wind Warning

High Wind Warning issued April 17 at 11:55AM MDT until April 17 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

High Wind Warning

High Wind Warning issued April 17 at 11:55AM MDT until April 18 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Destination

Mount Pleasant, TX

Late night in Mount Pleasant on Sunday

Local time

2:43 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

71°F

Nevada, TX

69 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

12 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 30m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 138-mile journey, with 96% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the East R L Thornton Freeway, which forms the longest uninterrupted stretch at 116.3 miles. This means the majority of your drive will be characterized by consistent speed and efficient travel, rather than winding backroads or urban navigation. The road's personality remains largely highway-centric from start to finish, offering a predictable driving experience.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 116.3 mi on East R L Thornton Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East R L Thornton Freeway and Tom Landry Freeway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near South Mesquite Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 138 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (South Mesquite Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (I 30 / Tom Landry Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Arlington, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1876

Arlington is a city in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex metropolitan area, in the Prairies and Lakes region of Texas. With a population of almost 400,000 (2019), it is Texas' seventh largest, and the third largest in the Metroplex. Arlington is south of the sprawling DFW International Airport.

Top landmarks

  • • Six Flags Over Texas — amusement park
  • • Mini Mine Train — Steel roller coaster
  • • Arlington Museum of Art — art museum in Texas, United States

Arriving in Mount Pleasant, TX

Full guide →

Mount Pleasant is a city in Northeastern Texas. It is the county seat of Titus County.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 30m. Total distance: 138 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 116.3 miles on East R L Thornton Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (South Mesquite Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (I 30 / Tom Landry Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mount Pleasant, TX before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Continue From Mount Pleasant, TX

San Antonio, TX 390.8 mi · 6h 57m Montopolis, TX 315 mi · 5h 32m Dallas, TX 118.9 mi · 2h 7m Frisco, TX 114.7 mi · 2h 15m

More from Arlington, TX

Tornillo, TX 584.9 mi · 9h 48m Laguna Heights, TX 535.8 mi · 9h 54m West Sharyland, TX 526.2 mi · 9h 17m Alton, TX 524.1 mi · 9h 13m Alton North (historical), TX 522.9 mi · 9h 12m Murillo Colonia, TX 518.2 mi · 9h 4m

More trips to Mount Pleasant, TX

Montopolis, TX 318.4 mi
Escape planner: Arlington, TX Scenic drives in TX

Explore more options from Arlington, TX or browse trips ending in Mount Pleasant, TX.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse TX road trips.