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Trip from Mount Pleasant, TX to Irving, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 34m

Distance

196.8 mi

317 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 22m ★
6 AM
3h 34m
8 AM
3h 59m
10 AM
3h 43m
12 PM
3h 40m
3 PM
3h 44m
5 PM
3h 58m
8 PM
3h 27m

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

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

Mount Pleasant, TX

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 196.8-mile drive from Mount Pleasant, TX to Irving, TX is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 34 minutes. Predominantly highway, with 95% of the journey on major roadways like I-20, Jim Wright Freeway, and I-820 TEXpress, you'll find it a direct path. The estimated fuel cost for this Great Plains to Great Plains transit is around $30. With only one recommended stop and a longest uninterrupted stretch of 146.2 miles on I-20, this route is designed for efficient travel. It offers a practical, no-frills experience for getting from point A to point B.

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

98.4 miles from Mount Pleasant, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 20 146.2 mi 2h 28m
Jim Wright Freeway 12.6 mi 14m
I 820 TEXpress 6.9 mi 6m
West Freeway 5.6 mi 5m
Airport Freeway 5 mi 5m
SH 121/183 TEXpress 4.4 mi 4m
County Road 640 4.1 mi 7m
FM 1235 3 mi 5m
Longest stretch: I 20 — 146.2 mi, about 2h 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on County Road 301

71 ft · 3 sec · County Road 301
2

Continue on County Road 301

437 ft · 19 sec · County Road 301
3

Turn right onto County Road 302

339 ft · 14 sec · County Road 302
4

Turn straight onto FM 1235

3.0 mi · 5 min · FM 1235
5

Turn slight right onto FM 1235

432 ft · 11 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 1235
6

Turn right onto County Road 640

4.1 mi · 7 min · County Road 640
7

At end of road, turn left onto County Road 287

0.7 mi · 1 min · County Road 287
8

Turn right onto West Interstate 20

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Interstate 20
9

Take the ramp

177 ft · 4 sec
Toward I 20 East: Abilene
10

Merge onto I 20; US 84

146 mi · 2 hr 28 min · I 20; US 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30

5.6 mi · 5 min · West Freeway
Exit 421 Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 5B Toward I 820 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Merge onto I 820

13 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on I 820

0.3 mi · 18 sec · Northeast Loop
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 820 TEXpress

6.9 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress
Toward I 820 Express East: DFW Airport Dallas Entrance Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on TX 183 TEXpress

2.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress
Toward TX 183 Express East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

262 ft · 6 sec
Use the slight right lane.
19

Merge onto TX 183

5.0 mi · 5 min · Airport Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard, Belt Line Road South Use the right lane.
21

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Continue on TX 356

2.7 mi · 4 min · West Irving Boulevard
Use the left lane.
23

Continue on TX 356

0.4 mi · 52 sec · West 2nd Street
24

Turn left onto South Ohio Street

436 ft · 19 sec · South Ohio Street
25

Arrive at destination

North Ohio Street

Trip Plan

Given this is a relatively short 196.8-mile drive that can be completed in under 4 hours, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Aiming for a morning departure will allow you to arrive in Irving with plenty of daylight. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 146.2-mile stretch on I-20, as services might be more spread out in certain sections. With a fuel cost estimated at $30 and only one recommended stop, you can easily plan your breaks around your needs. This route is well-suited for a single-day journey, so no overnight stays are necessary.

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 98.4 miles from Mount Pleasant, TX, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 146.2 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 43 miles or 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 98.4 miles or 1h 47m 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 52m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Mount Pleasant, 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 Mount Pleasant, TX

This is one driving day of about 196.8 miles and 3h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Mount Pleasant, 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 146.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Palo Pinto and Parker Counties, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mineral Wells, TX

98 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

Baird, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stephenville, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 98.4 miles from Mount Pleasant, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 146.2 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.

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Fort Worth

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Hurst, Texas

Hours: 10:30 am–6:30 pm

+18178184359

Visit website

Fort Worth Herd

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 11:30 am–4 pm

+18173364373

Visit website

Ripley's Believe It or Not!

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

Grand Prairie, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19722632391

Visit website

Louis Tussaud's Palace of Wax

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

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 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 154.9 and 193.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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154.9 mi into trip | ~2h 45m in | I 30 / West Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30 / West Freeway toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 421 Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
7
160.5 mi into trip | ~2h 51m in

Take the exit toward I 820 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 5B Toward I 820 North
7
174.3 mi into trip | ~3h 7m in | I 820 TEXpress

Keep slight left at fork onto I 820 TEXpress toward I 820 Express East: DFW Airport Dallas Entrance

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 820 Express East: DFW Airport Dallas E...
7
193.1 mi into trip | ~3h 26m in

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

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

Use the right lane. Toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard, Belt Line Road...
7
193.3 mi into trip | ~3h 27m in

Keep slight left at fork toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.74 one way

$59.47 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 69 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $32.55 $65.10
premium $4.54 $35.14 $70.27
diesel $5.61 $43.45 $86.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 68.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 59 0 $20.66 $9.45
Efficient EV 49.2 0 $17.22 $7.87
EV Truck/SUV 78.7 0 $27.55 $12.60

Gas CO2

69 kg

EV CO2

23 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 21, 2026

Origin

Mount Pleasant, TX

Late night in Mount Pleasant on Tuesday

Local time

5:37 AM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Irving, TX

Late night in Irving on Tuesday

Local time

5:37 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

S 5 mph 69% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued April 20 at 10:32PM CDT until April 20 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 8:24PM CDT until April 22 at 10:26AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio 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

26 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 34m 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 the vast majority of this 196.8-mile trip, with 95% of your travel occurring on interstates. The character is largely that of a steady cruise, particularly during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 146.2 miles on I-20. While the route is efficient, the seamless transition between I-20, Jim Wright Freeway, and I-820 TEXpress means you'll spend most of your time on fast-paced, multi-lane highways. This drive prioritizes directness over winding backroads, offering a consistent driving experience throughout its roughly 3.5-hour duration.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 146.2 mi on I 20.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and Jim Wright Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 154.9 miles in near I 30 / West Freeway.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 196.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 154.9 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 160.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 174.3 miles (I 820 TEXpress): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Mount Pleasant, TX

Full guide →

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

Arriving in Irving, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1903

Irving is a city in the Prairies and Lakes region of Texas. Part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Irving has experienced exponential growth over the past fifty years, and is home to a multitude of attractions of all types, from modern art to major sporting events. Founded in 1902 out of the remnants of the small community of Kit, Irving is now a bustling city of approximately 197,000 residents. Rather like Dallas, it is divided into a highly affluent northern half and less affluent but highly diverse southern half. It is bounded to the east by the northern fork (Elm Fork) of the Trinity River and to the northwest by the sprawling D/FW International Airport.

Top landmarks

  • • Ruth Paine Home — house in Irving, Texas, United States

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 34m. Total distance: 196.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 34m 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 146.2 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Irving, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 154.9 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 160.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 174.3 miles (I 820 TEXpress): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Irving, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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