How far is Morton, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Morton, TX to Dallas, TX is about 385.3 miles (620 km), with a travel time of about 06h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 350 miles (563.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 30m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 15m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morton and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morton and Dallas.
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Start on South Main Street
20 m · 6 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Avenue
1448 ft · 35 sec · East Washington Avenue
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Continue on Levelland Highway
42.6 mi · 50 min · Levelland Highway
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Continue on Highway 114
3 mi · 3 min · Highway 114
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Continue on 19th Street
4.8 mi · 7 min · 19th Street
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Turn right onto West Loop 289
2900 ft · 58 sec · West Loop 289
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Take the ramp slight left
1150 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
8.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Slaton, Post
1355 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 289
1603 ft · 34 sec · Southeast Loop 289
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Take the ramp straight
635 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Slaton Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · Slaton Road
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Continue on East Highway 84
6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road
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Turn straight onto North Avenue F
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
183 mi · 3 hr 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
30 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton
871 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street
620 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton
2740 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
1249 ft · 19 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue
1188 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Continental Avenue
1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Morton and Dallas.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
183 mi · 03h 05m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Morton and Partly Sunny near Dallas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morton to Dallas?
The road trip is about 385.3 miles (620 km) and usually takes 06h 15m 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?
Merkel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 200.3 miles from Morton and 184.9 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 350 miles (563.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 $52.17 one way or $104.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Morton and Partly Sunny near Dallas.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morton and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 349.99 mi (563.26 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Dallas
The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,343,266 |
| Coordinates | 32.7830600, -96.8066700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 620 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 48m |
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 | $52.17 | $104.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $59.08 | $118.15 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $64.19 | $128.37 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $78.50 | $156.99 |
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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