Abilene to Tri-Cities: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1403.6 miles 2258.9 km · straight line
1684.4 miles estimated 2710.7 km · driving distance
33h 53min estimated drive time
$162 - $200 estimated fuel cost
~3h 19min flight time
318° NW bearing direction

How far is Abilene from Tri-Cities?

The distance from Abilene to Tri-Cities is 1403.6 miles (2258.9 km) as the crow flies. Tri-Cities is located NW of Abilene. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1684.4 miles, taking about 33h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 19min. Both are located in United States — Abilene in Texas and Tri-Cities 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 Tri-Cities. 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 Tri-Cities

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 53min $162 - $200 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 40min $135–$253* Budget
Train ~44h 3min $202–$590* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Abilene & Tri-Cities

Quick Facts

Abilene
32.45°N, 99.73°W
America/Chicago
524m elevation
Tri-Cities
46.25°N, 119.20°W
America/Los_Angeles
106m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 468 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 117 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients