Abilene to Orem: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Abilene from Orem?

The distance from Abilene to Orem is 857 miles (1379.2 km) as the crow flies. Orem is located NW of Abilene. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1028.4 miles, taking about 20h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — Abilene in Texas and Orem in Utah.

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 Orem. 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.