Abilene to Greensboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1163.7 miles 1872.8 km · straight line
1396.5 miles estimated 2247.4 km · driving distance
28h 6min estimated drive time
$134 - $165 estimated fuel cost
~2h 50min flight time
72° ENE bearing direction

How far is Abilene from Greensboro?

The distance from Abilene to Greensboro is 1163.7 miles (1872.8 km) as the crow flies. Greensboro is located ENE of Abilene. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1396.5 miles, taking about 28h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 50min. Both are located in United States — Abilene in Texas and Greensboro in North Carolina.

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 Greensboro. 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 Greensboro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 6min $134 - $165 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 43min $112–$209* Budget
Train ~36h 32min $168–$489* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Abilene & Greensboro

Quick Facts

Abilene
32.45°N, 99.73°W
America/Chicago
524m elevation
Greensboro
36.07°N, 79.79°W
America/New_York
270m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 388 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 97 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients