How far is El Paso, TX from Morton, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Morton, TX is about 312.4 miles (502.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 255.7 miles (411.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 01m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 00m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Hudspeth County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on North Mesa Street
1071 ft · 24 sec · North Mesa Street
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Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue
995 ft · 26 sec · East Franklin Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East
2078 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62, US 180: Paisano Drive, Chelsea Street
2920 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto East Paisano Drive
2796 ft · 43 sec · East Paisano Drive
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Continue on Montana Avenue
5.2 mi · 8 min · Montana Avenue
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Continue on Arturo Benavides Memorial Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Arturo Benavides Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Montana Avenue
13.7 mi · 17 min · Montana Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 62
102.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 62
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Continue on National Parks Highway
33.6 mi · 38 min · National Parks Highway
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Merge slight left onto South Canal Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Canal Street
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Turn right onto West Greene Street
6.5 mi · 8 min · West Greene Street
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Continue on Hobbs Highway
20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway
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Continue on West Carlsbad Highway
29.6 mi · 34 min · West Carlsbad Highway
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Turn left onto South NM Highway 483
13.7 mi · 24 min · South NM Highway 483
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Continue on South 2nd Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West Avenue R
1040 ft · 28 sec · West Avenue R
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Turn sharp left onto South Main Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Avenue
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Tatum Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Tatum Highway
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Continue on Plains Highway
32.1 mi · 40 min · Plains Highway
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Continue on Highway 82
2242 ft · 35 sec · Highway 82
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Turn right onto Roswell Highway
71 m · 4 sec · Roswell Highway
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Continue on Cowboy Way
1.5 km · 1 min · Cowboy Way
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Turn sharp left onto Highway 214
38.4 mi · 40 min · Highway 214
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Morton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 62
Continue on US Highway 62
102 mi · 01h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly 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 312.4 miles (502.8 km) and usually takes 06h 00m 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?
Dell City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.2 miles from El Paso and 156.3 miles from Morton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 255.7 miles (411.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.7 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 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 $42.34 one way or $84.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98 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 Sunny around El Paso and Mostly Sunny near Morton.
Stop Ideas Near Dell City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Carlsbad Water System
Carlsbad Municipal Annex
Loving Village Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dell City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Morton. Straight-line distance: 255.68 mi (411.47 km).
#1 El Paso
The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.
| Population | 681,534 |
| Coordinates | 31.7587200, -106.4869300 |
| Altitude | 1133 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Morton
Situated on the flat high plains of the Llano Estacado at an elevation of 3,760 feet in West Texas, this community serves as the seat of Cochran County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.7251000, -102.7593800 |
| Altitude | 1146 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morton (-102.75938, 33.7251)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 503 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.84 | $42.34 | $84.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $47.95 | $95.89 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $52.09 | $104.19 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $63.71 | $127.42 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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