How far is El Paso, TX from Morton, TX?

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Morton, TX is about 779.2 miles (1254 km), with a travel time of about 13h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 694 miles (1116.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 26h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
779.17 mi
13h 12m
Flight
693.98 mi
1116.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
693.98 mi
Kilometers
1116.86 km
Flight Time
01h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
779.17 mi
Kilometers
1253.96 km
Drive Time
13h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 13h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morton
Wed, Jun 3, 3:38 PM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Thu, Jun 4, 3:51 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-06-03T01:26
Arrive Morton
Wed, Jun 3, 2:38 PM MDT
Route Timing
13h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
8:13 PM to 9:43 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
9:34 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in El Paso
8:00 PM MDT
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
Loraine
TX

Town of the United States

From El Paso
389.1 mi
06h 36m
To Morton
390 mi
06h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph ESE
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Morton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Morton.

  1. 1

    Start on North Mesa Street

    1071 ft · 24 sec · North Mesa Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue

    995 ft · 26 sec · East Franklin Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East

    2078 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    166.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    421.1 mi · 7 hr

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    22 mi · 24 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 155: UT Health Center, Winona

    1236 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Highway 155 North

    2.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 155 North

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 155 North

    6.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 155 North

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Broadway Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Tyler Street

    14.6 mi · 17 min · North Tyler Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Marshall Street

    18.1 mi · 25 min · East Marshall Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Eagleton Road

    38 m · 3 sec · Eagleton Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Eagleton Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Morton.

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
588 mi · 75%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
124 mi · 16%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 3%
East Marshall Street
18.1 mi · 2%
North Tyler Street
14.6 mi · 2%
State Highway 155 North
9.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Keep slight left

421 mi · 07h 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
13h 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
26h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+85.2 mi
694 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loraine
06h 36m from El Paso
Leave By
9:34 AM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving El Paso and Sunny near Morton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Morton?

The road trip is about 779.2 miles (1254 km) and usually takes 13h 12m 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?

Loraine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 389.1 miles from El Paso and 390 miles from Morton.

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

The direct path is about 694 miles (1116.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.2 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 MDT. 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 $103.92 one way or $207.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 244.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between El Paso and Morton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around El Paso and Sunny near Morton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Morton. Straight-line distance: 693.98 mi (1116.86 km).

El Paso

#1 El Paso

The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.

Population681,534
Coordinates31.7587200, -106.4869300
Altitude1133
CountryUnited States
Morton

#2 Morton

Town in Texas, USA

Population1,840
Coordinates32.6698600, -94.6579800
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Morton (-94.65798, 32.66986)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)25h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)19h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)15h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
27.5 gal
104.08 L · about $103.92
Round trip
$207.85
55 gal · 208.16 L
Estimated CO2
244.4 kg one way
Round trip: 488.8 kg / 1078 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $103.92 $207.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $116.93 $233.86
Premium $4.59 $126.25 $252.51
Diesel $3.99 $109.81 $219.61

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 · Jun 03, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Morton, TX. The current time in El Paso is 01:26:07, although it is 02:26:07 in Morton.

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.