Morton, TX Road Trips
Morton, TX serves as a quiet starting point in the Great Plains, connecting drivers to 4 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 154-mile quick runs to 438-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Morton, TX spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
438.2 mi
Corpus Christi, TX
Quickest Drive
2h 51m
Plano, TX
Plan Around Morton, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Morton, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Morton, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
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Driving from Morton, TX
The typical drive from Morton, TX covers about 246 miles and takes around 4h 43m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 438 miles (8h 31m), while the shortest is just 154 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Morton, TX most often head toward Corpus Christi, TX (438.2 mi, 8h 31m), Houston, TX (229.4 mi, 4h 28m), Arlington, TX (163.1 mi, 3h 4m), and Plano, TX (153.5 mi, 2h 51m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.78 per gallon. For the typical 246-mile trip from Morton, TX, budget about $37 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Morton, TX and 1 routes heading into Morton, TX, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 154 to 438 miles.
The longest mapped route from Morton, TX covers 438 miles and takes approximately 8h 31m. Shorter options start at just 154 miles.
The average route from Morton, TX runs about 246 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 43m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 246-mile trip from Morton, TX costs roughly $37 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Morton, TX include Corpus Christi, TX, Houston, TX, Arlington, TX and Plano, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Morton, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,510
Median Income
$40,517
Median Home Value
$45,500
Median Age
39.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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