Abilene, TX Road Trips
Abilene, TX serves as a quiet starting point in the Great Plains, connecting drivers to 7 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 151-mile quick runs to 402-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Abilene, TX head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
12
Longest Drive
401.5 mi
Corpus Christi, TX
Quickest Drive
2h 41m
Fort Worth, TX
Plan Around Abilene, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Abilene, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Abilene, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Abilene, TX
Abilene, TX to Corpus Christi, TX
Abilene, TX to Houston, TX
Abilene, TX to Rhode Island, TX
Abilene, TX to McKinney, TX
Abilene, TX to Killeen, TX
Abilene, TX to Dallas, TX
Abilene, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Driving from Abilene, TX
Expect an average of 249 miles and about 4h 22m behind the wheel when leaving Abilene, TX. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 402 miles (7h 6m), while the shortest is just 151 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Abilene, TX include Corpus Christi, TX (401.5 mi, 7h 6m), Houston, TX (367.6 mi, 5h 52m), Rhode Island, TX (251.6 mi, 4h 28m), McKinney, TX (207.8 mi, 3h 43m), and Killeen, TX (181.9 mi, 3h 32m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.78 per gallon. For the typical 249-mile trip from Abilene, TX, budget about $37 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Abilene, TX and 5 routes heading into Abilene, TX, covering 12 total connections. Distances range from 151 to 402 miles.
The longest mapped route from Abilene, TX covers 402 miles and takes approximately 7h 6m. Shorter options start at just 151 miles.
The average route from Abilene, TX runs about 249 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 22m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 249-mile trip from Abilene, TX costs roughly $37 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Abilene, TX include Corpus Christi, TX, Houston, TX, Rhode Island, TX and McKinney, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Short Drives from Abilene, TX
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