Abilene to Boulder: Road Trip Guide & Distance

606.8 miles 976.5 km · straight line
728.1 miles estimated 1171.8 km · driving distance
14h 39min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
331° NNW bearing direction

How far is Abilene from Boulder?

The distance from Abilene to Boulder is 606.8 miles (976.5 km) as the crow flies. Boulder is located NNW of Abilene. By car, the driving distance is approximately 728.1 miles, taking about 14h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Abilene in Texas and Boulder in Colorado.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Abilene and Boulder. 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 Boulder

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 39min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 35min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~19h 3min $87–$255* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Abilene & Boulder

Quick Facts

Abilene
32.45°N, 99.73°W
America/Chicago
524m elevation
Boulder
40.02°N, 105.27°W
America/Denver
1655m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 202 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients