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Trip from Dallas, TX to Mount Pleasant, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 41m
Distance
201.7 mi
325 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 29m
★
6 AM
3h 42m
8 AM
4h 7m
10 AM
3h 50m
12 PM
3h 48m
3 PM
3h 52m
5 PM
4h 5m
8 PM
3h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dallas, TX
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Mount Pleasant, TX
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Trip Overview
This 201.7-mile drive from Dallas, TX to Mount Pleasant, TX is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 41 minutes. The route is heavily highway-focused, with 95% of the drive utilizing major roads like I-20 and Tom Landry Freeway, making it an efficient trip. With a projected fuel cost of around $30, it's an economical option for a day trip. This drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape as you travel east. It's a practical choice if you're looking for a direct connection between these two Texas cities.
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
100.9 miles from Dallas, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 145.9 mi | 2h 28m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 29.9 mi | 35m |
| West Freeway | 15.5 mi | 17m |
| County Road 640 | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Farm-to-Market Road 1235 | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| West Interstate 20 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| County Road 287 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Elm Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 145.9 mi, about 2h 28m
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,819 veh/hr typical · worst 2,291
Quietest
2 AM
~200 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, TX and Mount Pleasant, TX.
1
Start on North Lamar Street
0.2 mi
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34 sec
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North Lamar Street
2
Turn right onto Elm Street
0.2 mi
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30 sec
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Elm Street
3
Continue on Elm Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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Elm Street
4
Take the ramp
327 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 30, I 35E
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 30 West, I 35E South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 30 West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 30
30 mi
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35 min
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Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 30; US 377
15 mi
·
17 min
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West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 20
146 mi
·
2 hr 28 min
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I 20
Use the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit
233 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Wells Lane
11
Turn straight onto West Interstate 20
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
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West Interstate 20
12
Turn left onto Wells Lane
263 ft
·
9 sec
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Wells Lane
13
Turn right onto West Interstate 20
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Interstate 20
14
Turn left onto County Road 287
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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County Road 287
15
Turn right onto County Road 640
4.1 mi
·
7 min
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County Road 640
16
Turn left onto FM 1235
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 1235
17
Turn slight right onto County Road 302
339 ft
·
15 sec
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County Road 302
18
Turn left onto County Road 301
437 ft
·
20 sec
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County Road 301
19
Continue on County Road 301
71 ft
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3 sec
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County Road 301
20
Arrive at destination
County Road 301
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour 41-minute duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip. You can depart from Dallas in the morning and arrive in Mount Pleasant by lunchtime, leaving plenty of flexibility for spontaneous stops or an earlier arrival. Since there's a substantial 145.9-mile stretch on I-20, plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly, perhaps around the midway point. The estimated fuel cost of $30 makes budgeting straightforward for this efficient drive.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 100.9 miles from Dallas, TX, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 145.9 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 44 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.9 miles or 1h 50m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Pleasant, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dallas, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Dallas, TX
This is one driving day of about 201.7 miles and 3h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Dallas, 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 I 20 for about 145.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 100.9 miles from Dallas, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 145.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Picnic Area
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I-20 Westbound Picnic Area
0 mi from route
I-20 Eastbound Picnic Area
0 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Eastland County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Eastland County Westbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.2 mi from route
Callahan County Eastbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Callahan County Westbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
1.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.5 mi from route
City Park
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
1.4 mi from route
~3 min detour
Dallas, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+19724823055
Visit websiteRipley's Believe It or Not!
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
First break
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
Grand Prairie, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+19722632391
Visit websiteLouis Tussaud's Palace of Wax
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
First break
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
Grand Prairie, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+19722632391
Visit websiteFort Worth Herd
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~12 min detour
First break
4.6 mi from route
~12 min detour
Fort Worth, Texas
Hours: 11:30 am–4 pm
+18173364373
Visit websiteForest Park Miniature Railroad
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the start, ~12 min detour
First break
4.7 mi from route
~12 min detour
Fort Worth, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+18179665509
Visit websiteWhite Settlement Museum
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, ~11 min detour
Early stretch
4.2 mi from route
~11 min detour
White Settlement, Texas
Hours: 10 am–3 pm
+18172469719
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 46.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 30, I 35E
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 30, I 35E
9
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 30 West, I 35E South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 30 West, I 35E South
7
0.8 mi into trip
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~1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 30 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 30 West
5
1.6 mi into trip
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~3m in
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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.
5
46.9 mi into trip
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~56m in
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I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.63 one way
$55.25 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $30.86 | $61.72 |
| premium | $4.23 | $33.55 | $67.10 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $38.08 | $76.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.5 | 0 | $21.18 | $9.68 |
| Efficient EV | 50.4 | 0 | $17.65 | $8.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.7 | 1 | $28.24 | $12.91 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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.
Origin
Dallas, TX
Morning in Dallas on Sunday
Local time
6:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Partly Cloudy
S 5 to 10 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 9:33PM CDT until July 18 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 9:30PM CDT until July 18 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Destination
Mount Pleasant, TX
Morning in Mount Pleasant on Sunday
Local time
6:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Clear
S 5 to 10 mph
5% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 9:33PM CDT until July 18 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 9:30PM CDT until July 18 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
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
7 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
3h 41m 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 experience for the majority of this 201.7-mile trip, with 95% of the route on major interstates and freeways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 145.9 miles on I-20, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent driving. This profile suggests a drive characterized by efficiency rather than winding backroads or diverse scenery. The journey from Dallas to Mount Pleasant is largely about covering ground on well-maintained, high-speed roads.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 145.9 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and Tom Landry Freeway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 201.7 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,919 ft
428 ft
Total Climb
1,718 ft
Total Descent
227 ft
Highest Point
1,919 ft
~201.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,491 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Starbucks
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Abilene, TX
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Abilene, TX
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteOpening Bell Coffee
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Dallas, TX
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-We 07:00-18:00; Th-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa...
Visit websiteWorld Famous Bean
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
AllGood Cafe
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
Dallas, TX
Hours: Mo-We 08:00-15:00; Th-Sa 08:00-21:00; Su...
Visit websiteHope Coffee
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
1.8 mi from route
~5 min detour
Visit website
Moak's Family Texas BBQ
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
Cuisine: barbecue
Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Visit websiteWingBucket
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Dallas, TX
Cuisine: chicken
Hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00
Visit websiteChop House Burger
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Dallas, TX
Cuisine: burger
Hours: Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
Visit websitePressbox Grill
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Dallas, TX
Hours: Su-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-02:00
Visit websiteSapa House
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Dallas, TX
Cuisine: vietnamese;asian;sushi
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12...
Visit websiteBiergarten
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
Dallas, TX
Cuisine: german
Hours: Su-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-24:00
Visit websiteTrinity River Greenbelt Park
Park
Near the start, short detour
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
Petrified Tree
Attraction
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
2.3 mi from route
~6 min detour
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
Museum
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Dallas, TX
Hours: We-Su 10:00-17:00
Visit websiteWaples-Platter Buildings
Yes
Near the start, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
TX
Castle Peak
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0 mi from route
Vicinity of Indian Fight
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0 mi from route
Harrow
Artwork
Near the start, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Gateway Stele
Artwork
Near the start, right off the route
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Ridgeview RV Resort
Caravan_site
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
About the Cities
Starting in Dallas, TX
Full guide →“Big D” · Founded 1841
Dallas, with a population of more than 1.3 million residents, is the ninth largest city in the United States and the third largest in the state of Texas. It is an impressive melting pot of culture and character. Boasting high-end luxury hotels, innumerable fine dining spots, and one of the busiest airports in the world, Dallas maintains an upscale ethos reflected by an affluent population, world-class museums, and a shimmering modern skyline. Its history was marred by the infamous assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, but there is more historic and contemporary heritage to be discovered in the city. As a center of the oil and cotton industries in the late 1800s and early 1900s, Dallas was a classic American boom town and remains one of the fastest growing cities in the nation.
Top landmarks
- • Dallas Museum of Art — art museum in Dallas, Texas
- • Texas School Book Depository — building in Dallas, Texas, United States
- • George W. Bush Presidential Center — Presidential library and museum for U.S. President George W. Bush, located in Da...
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 3h 41m. Total distance: 201.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 145.9 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 23 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Mount Pleasant, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 23 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Mount Pleasant, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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