Abilene to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1578.8 miles 2540.8 km · straight line
1902.2 miles actual route 3061.3 km · driving distance
34h 54min estimated drive time
$183 - $225 estimated fuel cost
~3h 41min flight time
318° NW bearing direction

How far is Abilene from Seattle?

The distance from Abilene to Seattle is 1578.8 miles (2540.8 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located NW of Abilene. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1902.2 miles, taking about 34h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 41min. Both are located in United States — Abilene in Texas and Seattle in Washington.

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 Seattle. 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 Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 34h 54min $183 - $225 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~41h 53min $152–$285* Budget
Train ~45h 22min $228–$666* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Abilene & Seattle

Quick Facts

Abilene
32.45°N, 99.73°W
America/Chicago
524m elevation
Seattle
47.61°N, 122.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
56m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 526 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 132 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM