Abilene to Jefferson City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

599.6 miles 964.9 km · straight line
719.5 miles estimated 1157.9 km · driving distance
14h 28min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
43° NE bearing direction

How far is Abilene from Jefferson City?

The distance from Abilene to Jefferson City is 599.6 miles (964.9 km) as the crow flies. Jefferson City is located NE of Abilene. By car, the driving distance is approximately 719.5 miles, taking about 14h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Abilene in Texas and Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City. 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 Jefferson City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 28min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 22min $58–$108* Budget
Train ~18h 48min $86–$252* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Abilene & Jefferson City

Quick Facts

Abilene
32.45°N, 99.73°W
America/Chicago
524m elevation
Jefferson City
38.58°N, 92.17°W
America/Chicago
192m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 200 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients