Origin
Dallas, TX
Evening in Dallas on Tuesday
Local time
8:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dallas, TX to Morton, TX
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
7h 7m
Distance
401.2 mi
646 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
EV Charging
Loading...
station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 57m
★
6 AM
7h 8m
8 AM
7h 30m
10 AM
7h 16m
12 PM
7h 13m
3 PM
7h 17m
5 PM
7h 29m
8 PM
7h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dallas, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Morton, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Dallas, TX to Morton, TX covers 401.2 miles and takes about 7h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 20, US 84, East State Highway 114 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 182.3 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.62 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
200.6 miles from Dallas, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 31m into the drive .
Loading map...
Drive Character
This is a 7h 7m highway drive covering 401.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 20 and US 84. The longest continuous stretch is about 182.3 miles on I 20.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 182.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and US 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 401.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 30, I 35E
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 30, I 35E
9
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 30 West, I 35E South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 30 West, I 35E South
7
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 30 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 30 West
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 30 / Tom Landry Freeway
Merge onto I 30 / Tom Landry Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
229.2 mi into trip
|
~4h in
|
US 84
Take the exit onto US 84 toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Dallas, TX to Morton, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Lubbock along the way.
Lubbock
229.2 mi in
|
~4h
|
via US 84
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 182.3 mi | 3h 4m |
| US 84 | 74.5 mi | 1h 14m |
| East State Highway 114 | 42.6 mi | 50m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 29.9 mi | 35m |
| Highway 84 | 20 mi | 19m |
| West Freeway | 15.5 mi | 17m |
| Loop 289 | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| East Highway 84 | 6.8 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 182.3 mi, about 3h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, TX and Morton, TX.
1
Start on North Lamar Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Lamar Street
2
Turn right onto Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Elm Street
3
Continue on Elm Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Elm Street
4
Take the ramp
327 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 30, I 35E
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 30 West, I 35E South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 30 West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 30
30 mi
·
35 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 30; US 377
15 mi
·
17 min
·
West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 20
182 mi
·
3 hr 4 min
·
I 20
Use the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 84
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US 84
12
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue F
13
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
North Avenue F
14
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Ralls Road
15
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 15th Street
16
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
17
Continue on US 84
20 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 84
18
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
19
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
20
Continue on US 84
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Slaton Road
21
Turn left onto Southeast Loop 289
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Southeast Loop 289
22
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
23
Merge onto Loop 289
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Loop 289
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward TX 114: 19th Street
25
Turn straight onto West Loop 289
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Loop 289
26
Turn left onto TX 114
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
19th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
27
Continue on TX 114
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 114
28
Continue on TX 114
43 mi
·
50 min
·
East State Highway 114
29
Continue on TX 114
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
East Washington Avenue
30
Turn left onto TX 214
65 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Main Street
31
Arrive at destination
TX 214
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 200.6 miles from Dallas, TX, or about 3h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 182.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 88 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 200.6 miles or 3h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Morton, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Dallas, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
+
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dallas, TX
This is one driving day of about 401.2 miles and 7h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 miles from Dallas, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 182.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 200.6 mi from Dallas, TX · 3h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
201 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 88 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 200.6 miles from Dallas, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 182.3 miles.
Arriving in Morton, TX
The final approach into Morton, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Morton, TX.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$60.62 one way
$121.24 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
140 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $66.36 | $132.71 |
| premium | $4.54 | $71.63 | $143.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $88.58 | $177.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 140.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 120.4 | 1 | $42.13 | $19.26 |
| Efficient EV | 100.3 | 1 | $35.11 | $16.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 160.5 | 2 | $56.17 | $25.68 |
Gas CO2
140 kg
EV CO2
47 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Morton, TX
Evening in Morton on Tuesday
Local time
8:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Sweetwater, TX
201 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 7m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Dallas, TX to Morton, TX covers 401.2 miles and takes about 7h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, US 84, East State Highway 114. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 200.6 miles from Dallas, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $60.62 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 401.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Dallas, TX to Morton, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Lubbock along the way.
Was this route helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Morton, TX
Explore more options from Dallas, TX or browse trips ending in Morton, TX.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse TX road trips.
Explore maps for Dallas, TX or Morton, TX on MapSof.net.