Abilene to Baton Rouge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

522.1 miles 840.3 km · straight line
626.6 miles estimated 1008.4 km · driving distance
12h 36min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
103° ESE bearing direction

How far is Abilene from Baton Rouge?

The distance from Abilene to Baton Rouge is 522.1 miles (840.3 km) as the crow flies. Baton Rouge is located ESE of Abilene. By car, the driving distance is approximately 626.6 miles, taking about 12h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Abilene in Texas and Baton Rouge in Louisiana.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Abilene and Baton Rouge. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Abilene to Baton Rouge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 36min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 7min $50–$94* Budget
Train ~16h 23min $75–$219* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Abilene & Baton Rouge

Quick Facts

Abilene
32.45°N, 99.73°W
America/Chicago
524m elevation
Baton Rouge
30.45°N, 91.19°W
America/Chicago
17m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 174 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients