Abilene to Columbia, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

611.3 miles 983.8 km · straight line
733.6 miles estimated 1180.6 km · driving distance
14h 45min estimated drive time
$71 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
41° NE bearing direction

How far is Abilene from Columbia, Missouri?

The distance from Abilene to Columbia, Missouri is 611.3 miles (983.8 km) as the crow flies. Columbia, Missouri is located NE of Abilene. By car, the driving distance is approximately 733.6 miles, taking about 14h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Abilene in Texas and Columbia, Missouri in Missouri.

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 Columbia, Missouri. 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 Columbia, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 45min $71 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 42min $59–$110* Budget
Train ~19h 11min $88–$257* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Abilene & Columbia, Missouri

Quick Facts

Abilene
32.45°N, 99.73°W
America/Chicago
524m elevation
Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 204 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients