How far is Morton, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Morton, TX to Houston, TX is about 221.7 miles (356.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.1 miles (330.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
221.72 mi
03h 55m
Flight
205.1 mi
330.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.1 mi
Kilometers
330.08 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.72 mi
Kilometers
356.82 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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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 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Wed, Jun 3, 5:18 AM CDT
Return by in Morton
Wed, Jun 3, 9:14 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 Houston
Wed, Jun 3, 5:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Burke
TX

City in Angelina County, Texas

From Morton
115 mi
01h 57m
To Houston
106.8 mi
01h 57m

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
88°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.4 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US Hwy 259 South

    11 mi · 13 min · US Hwy 259 South

  5. 5

    Continue on North Eastman Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · North Eastman Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Estes Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Estes Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Gardiner Mitchell Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Gardiner Mitchell Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on TX 322

    15.3 mi · 17 min · TX 322

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2421 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Kilgore Drive

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Kilgore Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 79

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 79

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US Route 259

    16.2 mi · 18 min · US Route 259

  13. 13

    Continue on North Railroad Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Railroad Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on US Route 259

    3 mi · 3 min · US Route 259

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 259

    11.2 mi · 13 min · US Highway 259

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Lufkin

    68 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    128 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    556 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    32 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North US Highway 59

    1.1 km · 48 sec · North US Highway 59

  21. 21

    Continue on Northwest Stallings Drive

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Northwest Stallings Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on Stallings Drive

    2015 ft · 26 sec · Stallings Drive

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    919 ft · 25 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight

    68 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto South Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Street

  26. 26

    Continue on South US Highway 59

    19.4 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 59

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward South First Street

    121 m · 10 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto South Medford Drive

    1041 ft · 23 sec · South Medford Drive

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South First Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · South First Street

  30. 30

    Continue on US 59

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US 59

  31. 31

    Continue on Diboll Relief Route

    111 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Diboll Relief Route

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Antonio

    1018 ft · 25 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    1154 ft · 28 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    2497 ft · 35 sec · East Freeway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street

    932 ft · 23 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto Providence Street

    599 ft · 12 sec · Providence Street

  37. 37

    Continue on North San Jacinto Street

    1636 ft · 32 sec · North San Jacinto Street

  38. 38

    Continue on Fannin Street

    1878 ft · 51 sec · Fannin Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Prairie Street

    1338 ft · 48 sec · Prairie Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
41 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Diboll Relief Route
111 mi · 50%
South US Highway 59
19.4 mi · 9%
US Route 259
19.3 mi · 9%
TX 322
15.7 mi · 7%
US Highway 259
11.2 mi · 5%
US Hwy 259 South
11 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Diboll Relief Route

Continue on Diboll Relief Route

111 mi · 02h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
205.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burke
01h 57m from Morton
Leave By
9:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Morton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 221.7 miles (356.8 km) and usually takes 03h 55m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Burke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115 miles from Morton and 106.8 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 205.1 miles (330.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.55 one way or $59.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near Burke

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Burke, 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 Burke.

BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

45 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morton and Houston. Straight-line distance: 205.1 mi (330.08 km).

Morton

#1 Morton

Town in Texas, USA

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

#2 Houston

The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.

Population2,316,120
Coordinates29.7632800, -95.3632700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagleton Road (-94.657965, 32.669861)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.82 gal
29.62 L · about $29.55
Round trip
$59.10
15.64 gal · 59.24 L
Estimated CO2
69.5 kg one way
Round trip: 139 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $29.55 $59.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.25 $66.50
Premium $4.59 $35.90 $71.80
Diesel $3.99 $31.23 $62.45

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 Houston. The current time is 01:22:12.

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.