How far is Morton, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Morton, TX to Arlington, TX is about 168.5 miles (271.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
168.49 mi
02h 42m
Flight
142.52 mi
229.36 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.52 mi
Kilometers
229.36 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.49 mi
Kilometers
271.16 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Wed, Jun 3, 6:08 AM CDT
Return by in Morton
Wed, Jun 3, 8:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morton
2026-06-03T03:25
Arrive Arlington
Wed, Jun 3, 6:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morton
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Canton
TX

City in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States

From Morton
81.5 mi
01h 21m
To Arlington
87.1 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morton and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on Eagleton Road

    11 m · 1 sec · Eagleton Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Eagleton Road

    27 m · 4 sec · Eagleton Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    10.3 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Wood Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South Wood Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward West I 20

    2000 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Dallas

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    16.9 mi · 19 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 157: Collins Street

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way

    2742 ft · 59 sec · Wet N Wild Way

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Center Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West I 20
68.7 mi · 41%
Dallas
23.3 mi · 14%
Tom Landry Freeway
16.9 mi · 10%
East R L Thornton Freeway
7.64 mi · 5%
North Center Street
1.81 mi · 1%
South Wood Street
1.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West I 20

Merge slight left

68.3 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
142.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
01h 21m from Morton
Leave By
1:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Morton and Partly Sunny near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Morton to Arlington?

The road trip is about 168.5 miles (271.2 km) and usually takes 02h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from Morton and 87.1 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.49 one way or $44.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morton and Partly Sunny near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Canton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Canton.

RAIL

Mineola

37 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Tyler, TX

57 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

75 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

91 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morton and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 142.52 mi (229.36 km).

Morton

#1 Morton

Town in Texas, USA

Population1,840
Coordinates32.6698600, -94.6579800
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 Arlington

The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population398,864
Coordinates32.7356900, -97.1080700
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagleton Road (-94.657965, 32.669861)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.95 gal
22.51 L · about $22.49
Round trip
$44.97
11.9 gal · 45.02 L
Estimated CO2
52.9 kg one way
Round trip: 105.8 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $22.49 $44.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.30 $50.60
Premium $4.59 $27.32 $54.63
Diesel $3.99 $23.76 $47.52

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

There is no time difference between Morton and Arlington. The current time is 03:25:49.

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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.