Origin
El Paso, TX
Late night in El Paso on Friday
Local time
4:28 AM
MDT
Current temp
85°F
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Trip from El Paso, TX to Morton, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13h 12m
Distance
779.2 mi
1,254 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$118
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
13h 1m
★
6 AM
13h 13m
8 AM
13h 37m
10 AM
13h 21m
12 PM
13h 19m
3 PM
13h 22m
5 PM
13h 35m
8 PM
13h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
El Paso, TX
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Morton, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from El Paso, TX to Morton, TX covers 779.2 miles and takes about 13h 12m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 20, I 10, Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 421.1 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $117.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
389.6 miles from El Paso, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 779.2 miles and 13h 12m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 20 and I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 421.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East Franklin Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 779.2 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 0.2 miles (East Franklin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 167.6 miles (I 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 588.6 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Franklin Avenue
Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
167.6 mi into trip
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~2h 45m in
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I 20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
588.6 mi into trip
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~9h 44m in
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I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 East: Dallas, Shreveport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 20 East: Dallas, Shreveport
7
611.2 mi into trip
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~10h 9m in
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I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 East: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
7
647.1 mi into trip
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~10h 47m in
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I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 East: Shreveport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 20 East: Shreveport
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between El Paso, TX and Morton, TX, road signs point toward Shreveport and Winona.
Shreveport
588.6 mi in
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~9h 44m
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via I 20
Winona
734.8 mi in
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~12h 16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 421.1 mi | 6h 59m |
| I 10 | 166.8 mi | 2h 43m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 124.2 mi | 2h 8m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 22 mi | 23m |
| East Marshall Street | 18.1 mi | 25m |
| North Tyler Street | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| State Highway 155 North | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| South Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 421.1 mi, about 6h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso, TX and Morton, TX.
1
Start on North Mesa Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Mesa Street
2
Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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East Franklin Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 10 East
4
Merge onto I 10; US 180
167 mi
·
2 hr 43 min
·
I 10; US 180
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
421 mi
·
6 hr 59 min
·
I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20
23 mi
·
24 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 East: Dallas, Shreveport
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
14 mi
·
14 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 20
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
88 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 East: Shreveport
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Toward TX 155: UT Health Center, Winona
11
Turn left onto TX 155
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 155 North
12
Continue on TX 155
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
13
Continue on TX 155
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 155 North
14
At end of road, turn right onto US 80; TX 155
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Street
15
Turn left onto TX 155
15 mi
·
16 min
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North Tyler Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto TX 154
18 mi
·
25 min
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East Marshall Street
17
Turn right onto Eagleton Road
124 ft
·
2 sec
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Eagleton Road
18
Arrive at destination
Eagleton Road
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 389.6 miles from El Paso, TX, or about 6h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 421.1 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 171 miles or 2h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 389.6 miles or 6h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 389.6 miles or 6h 26m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 12h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Morton, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving El Paso, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 390 miles and 6.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Morton, TX
Aim for roughly 390 miles and 6.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 171 miles from El Paso, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 421.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 389.6 mi from El Paso, TX · 6h 26m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
257 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
514 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Fort Worth, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
390 mi · about 6.6h in
A practical overnight split lands near Brownwood, TX after about 390 miles or 6.6 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 171 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 389.6 miles from El Paso, 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 421.1 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 390 miles or 6.6 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Morton, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
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
$117.74 one way
$235.48 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
273 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $128.87 | $257.75 |
| premium | $4.54 | $139.12 | $278.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $172.04 | $344.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$118
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$248–$358
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 272.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $82 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 233.8 | 2 | $81.82 | $37.40 |
| Efficient EV | 194.8 | 2 | $68.18 | $31.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 311.7 | 3 | $109.09 | $49.87 |
Gas CO2
273 kg
EV CO2
91 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Late night in Morton on Friday
Local time
5:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
29 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
13h 12m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from El Paso, TX to Morton, TX covers 779.2 miles and takes about 13h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, I 10, Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 390 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 389.6 miles from El Paso, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $117.74 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 3 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 13 significant decision points across 779.2 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 0.2 miles (East Franklin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 167.6 miles (I 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 588.6 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between El Paso, TX and Morton, TX, road signs point toward Shreveport and Winona.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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