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

The driving distance from Morton, TX to El Paso, TX is about 782.4 miles (1259.1 km), with a travel time of about 11h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 694 miles (1116.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
782.39 mi
11h 44m
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
782.39 mi
Kilometers
1259.14 km
Drive Time
11h 44m

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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 11h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Wed, Jun 3, 12:07 PM MDT
Return by in Morton
Thu, Jun 4, 12:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morton
2026-06-03T01:22
Arrive El Paso
Wed, Jun 3, 1:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
11h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:45 PM to 6:15 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
12:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morton
8:00 PM CDT
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 Morton
389.1 mi
05h 52m
To El Paso
393.3 mi
05h 52m

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
91°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 20 West: Fort Worth

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    22 mi · 24 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    24.9 mi · 27 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    428.8 mi · 7 hr 9 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    166.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
624 mi · 80%
West I 20
68.7 mi · 9%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 3%
I 20 West
19.3 mi · 2%
South Wood Street
1.12 mi
West Broadway Street
0.86 mi
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

429 mi · 07h 09m

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
11h 44m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
23h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+88.4 mi
694 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loraine
05h 52m from Morton
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 782.4 miles (1259.1 km) and usually takes 11h 44m 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 Morton and 393.3 miles from El Paso.

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 88.4 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 CDT. 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 $104.34 one way or $208.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 245.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

Morton

#1 Morton

Town in Texas, USA

Population1,840
Coordinates32.6698600, -94.6579800
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
El Paso

#2 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
Start: Eagleton Road (-94.657965, 32.669861)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)26h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)19h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)15h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)13h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
27.61 gal
104.51 L · about $104.34
Round trip
$208.68
55.22 gal · 209.02 L
Estimated CO2
245.4 kg one way
Round trip: 490.7 kg / 1082 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $104.34 $208.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $117.40 $234.80
Premium $4.59 $126.76 $253.52
Diesel $3.99 $110.25 $220.49

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 Morton, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Morton is 01:22:14, although it is 00:22:14 in El Paso.

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.