Origin
Morton, TX
Late night in Morton on Friday
Local time
5:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morton, TX to Houston, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 28m
Distance
229.4 mi
369 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 15m
★
6 AM
4h 28m
8 AM
4h 55m
10 AM
4h 38m
12 PM
4h 35m
3 PM
4h 39m
5 PM
4h 54m
8 PM
4h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morton, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Trip Overview
This 229.4-mile drive from Morton, TX to Houston, TX is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 4 hours and 28 minutes. You'll primarily travel on Diboll Relief Route and South US Highway 59, with a portion on US Route 259. The journey offers a mixed driving experience and is estimated to cost around $35 in fuel. Given the relatively short duration, it's perfectly feasible to complete this in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region, so expect a consistent landscape throughout.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
114.7 miles from Morton, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 28m. Total distance: 229.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a varied driving experience on this 229.4-mile route, with 39% of it being highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a substantial 111 miles on the Diboll Relief Route, offering a chance to settle in. While much of the drive involves efficient travel on main roads like South US Highway 59, the inclusion of US Route 259 suggests some changes in road type and pace. This mixed profile means you'll encounter both faster highway sections and potentially more local road segments as you progress towards Houston.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Diboll Relief Route is the longest continuous segment at about 111 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Eagleton Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 229.4 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: near the start (Eagleton Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 26 miles (TX 322; TX 149 / Estes Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 227.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Eagleton Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Eagleton Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
26 mi into trip
|
~35m in
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TX 322; TX 149 / Estes Parkway
At end of road, turn left onto TX 322; TX 149 / Estes Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
227.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 23m in
Take the exit toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Antonio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 132
Toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Anto...
8
227.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 West: San Antonio
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 10 West: San Antonio
8
228.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 25m in
Take the exit toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 769B
Toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Diboll Relief Route | 111 mi | 2h 1m |
| South US Highway 59 | 19.4 mi | 22m |
| US Route 259 | 19.3 mi | 21m |
| TX 322 | 15.7 mi | 17m |
| US Highway 259 | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| US Hwy 259 South | 11 mi | 12m |
| North Eastman Road | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| TX 154 | 6.4 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
Diboll Relief Route
— 111 mi, about 2h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morton, TX and Houston, TX.
1
Start on Eagleton Road
37 ft
·
0 sec
·
Eagleton Road
2
Keep slight left at fork onto Eagleton Road
87 ft
·
3 sec
·
Eagleton Road
3
Turn left onto TX 154
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
TX 154
4
Turn left onto US 259
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US Hwy 259 South
5
Continue on US 259
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
North Eastman Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
At end of road, turn left onto TX 322; TX 149
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Estes Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Turn right onto TX 322
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Gardiner Mitchell Parkway
8
Continue on TX 322
15 mi
·
16 min
·
TX 322
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on TX 322
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
TX 322
10
Turn left onto US 259
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Kilgore Drive
11
Continue on US 79; US 259
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 79
12
Turn left onto US 259
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US Route 259
13
Continue on US 259
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Railroad Avenue
14
Continue on US 259
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US Route 259
15
Continue on US 259
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US Highway 259
16
Take the exit
224 ft
·
6 sec
Toward US 59 South: Lufkin
17
Continue on this road
420 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
18
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
this road
19
Turn left
104 ft
·
4 sec
20
Turn right onto US 59
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
North US Highway 59
21
Continue on US 59
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Northwest Stallings Drive
22
Continue on US 59; TX 7; TX 21; Loop 224
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
Stallings Drive
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
24
Turn straight
223 ft
·
6 sec
25
Merge onto US 59
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
26
Continue on US 59
19 mi
·
22 min
·
South US Highway 59
27
Take the exit
396 ft
·
9 sec
Toward South First Street
28
Turn straight onto South Medford Drive
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Medford Drive
29
Turn left onto US 59 Bus
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
South First Street
30
Continue on US 59
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US 59
31
Continue on US 59
111 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
·
Diboll Relief Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 132
Toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Antonio
Use the slight right lane.
33
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 10 West: San Antonio
Use the slight right lane.
34
Merge onto I 10; US 90
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Freeway
35
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 769B
Toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Turn straight onto Providence Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Providence Street
37
Continue on North San Jacinto Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
North San Jacinto Street
38
Continue on Fannin Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Fannin Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
39
Turn right onto Prairie Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Prairie Street
40
Turn right onto Louisiana Street
516 ft
·
16 sec
·
Louisiana Street
41
Arrive at destination
Louisiana Street
Trip Plan
For this approximately 4.5-hour journey, you can leave Morton, TX at your convenience. With only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility to pace yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 111-mile stretch on Diboll Relief Route, as services might be less frequent. The estimated fuel cost of $35 should help you budget. Since this is a single-day trip, consider an early start if you want to maximize your time in Houston upon arrival.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 114.7 miles from Morton, TX, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111 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 50 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.7 miles or 2h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Houston, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Morton, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Morton, TX
This is one driving day of about 229.4 miles and 4h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Morton, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Diboll Relief Route for about 111 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 114.7 mi from Morton, TX · 2h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
115 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 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 114.7 miles from Morton, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Diboll Relief Route if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111 miles.
Arriving in Houston, TX
The final approach into Houston, 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 Houston, 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
$34.66 one way
$69.33 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $37.94 | $75.88 |
| premium | $4.54 | $40.96 | $81.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.65 | $101.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.8 | 0 | $24.09 | $11.01 |
| Efficient EV | 57.4 | 0 | $20.07 | $9.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.8 | 1 | $32.12 | $14.68 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 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
Houston, TX
Late night in Houston on Friday
Local time
5:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°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.
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
23 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
4h 28m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Morton, TX to Houston, TX covers 229.4 miles and takes about 4h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Diboll Relief Route, South US Highway 59, US Route 259. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 114.7 miles from Morton, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.66 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break 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 19 significant decision points across 229.4 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: near the start (Eagleton Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 26 miles (TX 322; TX 149 / Estes Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 227.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Morton, TX to Houston, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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