Abilene to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1073.8 miles 1728.1 km · straight line
1255.7 miles actual route 2020.8 km · driving distance
21h 37min estimated drive time
$121 - $149 estimated fuel cost
~2h 40min flight time
281° W bearing direction

How far is Abilene from Los Angeles?

The distance from Abilene to Los Angeles is 1073.8 miles (1728.1 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located W of Abilene. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1255.7 miles, taking about 21h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 40min. Both are located in United States — Abilene in Texas and Los Angeles in California.

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. 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 Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 37min $121 - $149 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 56min $100–$188* Budget
Train ~28h 6min $151–$439* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Abilene & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

Abilene
32.45°N, 99.73°W
America/Chicago
524m elevation
Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 358 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 89 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM