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Trip from Morton, TX to Arlington, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 4m

Distance

163.1 mi

262 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 53m ★
6 AM
3h 4m
8 AM
3h 27m
10 AM
3h 12m
12 PM
3h 10m
3 PM
3h 13m
5 PM
3h 26m
8 PM
2h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Morton, TX, TX

Morton, TX

Jeff Stapleton

suburban city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Arlington, TX

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Trip Overview

This 163.1-mile drive from Morton, TX to Arlington, TX is a straightforward, single-day journey that should take about 3 hours and 4 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing I 20 with brief segments on TX 155 and US 80, this route is heavily highway-focused, with 94% of the drive on major roads. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $25, making it an economical option. Given its relatively short duration, this drive is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. You'll be traveling within the Great Plains region for the entirety of this Texas-to-Texas excursion.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

81.5 miles from Morton, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 20 68.3 mi 1h 8m
TX 155 23.8 mi 27m
US 80 18.9 mi 20m
TX 154 18.1 mi 25m
Tom Landry Freeway 16.9 mi 19m
East R L Thornton Freeway 7.6 mi 9m
Spur 557 4.4 mi 4m
North Center Street 1.8 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 20 — 68.3 mi, about 1h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morton, TX and Arlington, 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

10 mi · 15 min · TX 154
4

Turn straight onto TX 154

7.8 mi · 9 min · TX 154
5

Turn left onto US 271; TX 155

1.1 mi · 1 min · South Wood Street
6

Turn straight onto TX 155

13 mi · 15 min · TX 155
7

Turn right onto US 80; TX 155

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Broadway Street
Use the left lane.
8

Turn left onto TX 155

10 mi · 12 min · TX 155
Use the left lane.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward West I 20
10

Merge onto I 20

68 mi · 1 hr 8 min · I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto Spur 557

4.4 mi · 4 min · Spur 557
Exit 499A Toward Dallas Use the slight right lane.
12

Continue on US 80

19 mi · 20 min · US 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Merge onto I 30; US 67

7.6 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on I 30

17 mi · 19 min · Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 28B Toward FM 157: Collins Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way

0.5 mi · 59 sec · Wet N Wild Way
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17

Turn left onto North Center Street

1.8 mi · 4 min · North Center Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
18

Turn right onto West Abram Street

297 ft · 8 sec · West Abram Street
19

Arrive at destination

West Abram Street

Trip Plan

With a driving time of just over 3 hours, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, offering flexibility for when you depart. Aiming to leave Morton, TX in the morning will likely allow you to arrive in Arlington, TX with ample time to spare. You'll encounter one recommended stop along the way, which can be a good opportunity to stretch your legs or refuel if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest 68.3-mile stretch on I 20, to ensure a smooth continuation of your journey. The $25 fuel estimate suggests a predictable cost for this drive.

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 81.5 miles from Morton, TX, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.3 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 36 miles or 45m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 81.5 miles or 1h 33m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arlington, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Morton, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Morton, TX

This is one driving day of about 163.1 miles and 3h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 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 I 20 for about 68.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Wills Point, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wills Point, TX

82 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

Big Sandy, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Grand Saline, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 81.5 miles from Morton, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Cultivar Coffee Roasting Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour Inexpensiv

Dallas, Texas

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14693876289

Visit website

Van Zandt County Westbound Rest Area

0 mi from route

Van Zandt County Eastbound Rest Area

0 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

QuikTrip

0.1 mi from route

TA

0.2 mi from route

QuikTrip

0.2 mi from route

Buc-ee's

0.3 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.4 mi from route

QuikTrip

1.1 mi from route

City Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Dallas, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19724823055

Visit website

Ripley's Believe It or Not!

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Grand Prairie, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19722632391

Visit website

Louis Tussaud's Palace of Wax

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Grand Prairie, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19722632391

Visit website

Xcape Adventures

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

Final third 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

Mesquite, Texas

Hours: Closed

+19729822073

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 160.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Eagleton Road

Keep slight left at fork onto Eagleton Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
32.7 mi into trip | ~41m in | US 80; TX 155 / West Broadway Street

Turn right onto US 80; TX 155 / West Broadway Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
43.9 mi into trip | ~55m in

Take the exit toward West I 20

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward West I 20
8
112.6 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in | Spur 557

Keep slight right at fork onto Spur 557 toward Dallas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 499A Toward Dallas
7
160.4 mi into trip | ~2h 58m in

Take the exit toward FM 157: Collins Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 28B Toward FM 157: Collins Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.64 one way

$49.29 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $26.98 $53.95
premium $4.54 $29.12 $58.24
diesel $5.61 $36.01 $72.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 48.9 0 $17.13 $7.83
Efficient EV 40.8 0 $14.27 $6.52
EV Truck/SUV 65.2 0 $22.83 $10.44

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Morton, TX

Late night in Morton on Tuesday

Local time

5:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Arlington, TX

Late night in Arlington on Tuesday

Local time

5:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°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

3 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

3h 4m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 94% of the drive taking place on major interstates and highways. The most significant uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 68.3 miles along I 20, offering a consistent pace. While the majority of the journey is on high-speed roads, brief transitions onto TX 155 and US 80 might offer slight variations in the driving experience. This drive is characterized by its efficiency and directness, minimizing complex navigation and maximizing forward progress.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 68.3 mi on I 20.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and TX 155. 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 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 163.1 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 32.7 miles (US 80; TX 155 / West Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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 Morton, TX to Arlington, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Dallas along the way.

Dallas

112.6 mi in | ~2h 4m | via Spur 557

About the Cities

Arriving in Arlington, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1876

Arlington is a city in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex metropolitan area, in the Prairies and Lakes region of Texas. With a population of almost 400,000 (2019), it is Texas' seventh largest, and the third largest in the Metroplex. Arlington is south of the sprawling DFW International Airport.

Top landmarks

  • • Six Flags Over Texas — amusement park
  • • Mini Mine Train — Steel roller coaster
  • • Arlington Museum of Art — art museum in Texas, United States

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 4m. Total distance: 163.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 68.3 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 11 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Arlington, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 11 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Eagleton Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 32.7 miles (US 80; TX 155 / West Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Arlington, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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