Abilene to Houston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

318 miles 511.7 km · straight line
374 miles actual route 601.9 km · driving distance
7h 7min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
125° SE bearing direction

How far is Abilene from Houston?

The distance from Abilene to Houston is 318 miles (511.7 km) as the crow flies. Houston is located SE of Abilene. By car, the driving distance is approximately 374 miles, taking about 7h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Houston. 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 Houston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 7min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 32min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~6h 46min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Abilene & Houston

Quick Facts

Abilene
32.45°N, 99.73°W
America/Chicago
524m elevation
Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 106 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM