Abilene to Denver: Road Trip Guide & Distance

582.7 miles 937.8 km · straight line
708.3 miles actual route 1139.9 km · driving distance
12h 42min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
331° NNW bearing direction

How far is Abilene from Denver?

The distance from Abilene to Denver is 582.7 miles (937.8 km) as the crow flies. Denver is located NNW of Abilene. By car, the driving distance is approximately 708.3 miles, taking about 12h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Abilene in Texas and Denver 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 Denver. 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 Denver

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 42min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 14min $57–$106* Budget
Train ~16h 31min $85–$248* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Abilene & Denver

Quick Facts

Abilene
32.45°N, 99.73°W
America/Chicago
524m elevation
Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 194 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM