Abilene to Columbus, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1065.1 miles 1714.1 km · straight line
1205.5 miles actual route 1940 km · driving distance
21h 59min estimated drive time
$116 - $143 estimated fuel cost
~2h 39min flight time
56° NE bearing direction

How far is Abilene from Columbus, Ohio?

The distance from Abilene to Columbus, Ohio is 1065.1 miles (1714.1 km) as the crow flies. Columbus, Ohio is located NE of Abilene. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1205.5 miles, taking about 21h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 39min. Both are located in United States — Abilene in Texas and Columbus, Ohio in Ohio.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Abilene and Columbus, Ohio. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Columbus, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 59min $116 - $143 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 23min $96–$181* Budget
Train ~28h 35min $145–$422* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Abilene & Columbus, Ohio

Quick Facts

Abilene
32.45°N, 99.73°W
America/Chicago
524m elevation
Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 355 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 89 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM