How far is Morton, TX from Fort Worth, TX?

The driving distance from Morton, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 181.3 miles (291.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
181.3 mi
02h 51m
Flight
154.88 mi
249.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.88 mi
Kilometers
249.25 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.3 mi
Kilometers
291.77 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM CDT
Return by in Morton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morton
2026-04-22T21:35
Arrive Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:48 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
88.9 mi
01h 25m
To Fort Worth
92.4 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morton and Fort Worth.

  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

    19.7 mi · 21 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North: Denton

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W North: Fort Worth

    957 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West I 20
68.7 mi · 38%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 12%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
19.7 mi · 11%
I 20 West
19.3 mi · 11%
South Freeway
3.37 mi · 2%
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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
154.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
01h 25m from Morton
Leave By
12:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Morton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Fort Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Morton to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 181.3 miles (291.8 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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 88.9 miles from Morton and 92.4 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 12:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.19 one way or $48.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Morton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Fort Worth.

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 Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 154.88 mi (249.25 km).

Morton

#1 Morton

Town in Texas, USA

Population1,840
Coordinates32.6698600, -94.6579800
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Fort Worth

#2 Fort Worth

The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population927,720
Coordinates32.7254100, -97.3208500
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagleton Road (-94.657965, 32.669861)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.4 gal
24.22 L · about $24.19
Round trip
$48.37
12.8 gal · 48.44 L
Estimated CO2
56.9 kg one way
Round trip: 113.8 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $24.19 $48.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.21 $54.43
Premium $4.59 $29.38 $58.76
Diesel $3.99 $25.56 $51.11

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Morton and Fort Worth. The current time is 21:35:40.

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.