How far is Abilene, TX from Houston, TX?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Abilene and Houston is 318.16 miles (512.02 km).

Flight distance from Abilene, TX to Houston, TX is 318.16 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 44 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 40 minutes to travel from Abilene to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Abilene, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 367.56 miles (591.53 km) by car.

Driving from Abilene to Houston will take approximately 05 hours 52 minutes.

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#1 Abilene

The third most populous city in Taylor County, Texas. It is located in the north-central part of the state. Abilene is known for its many military bases, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Abilene Zoo and the Abilene Christian University.

Population 124407
GPS Coordinates 32°26'55"N 99°43'59"W
Latitude 32.4487400
Longitude -99.7331400
Altitude 524
Country United States
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#2 Houston

The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. It is located on the Gulf of Mexico, in southeastern Texas. Houston is a major center for the oil and gas industry.

Population 2316120
GPS Coordinates 29°45'48"N 95°21'48"W
Latitude 29.7632800
Longitude -95.3632700
Altitude 12
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Abilene and Houston

The distance between Abilene and Houston is 592 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 34 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Abilene and Houston. The current time is 17:46:14.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 12 hours 14 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 09 hours 11 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 07 hours 21 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 06 hours 07 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 05 hours 15 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 04 hours 54 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 04 hours 35 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 49.1 liters (12.97 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Abilene and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Abilene to Houston is $39.18 (diesel $51.79).

Texas gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.02 $3.45 $3.78 $3.99
Total $39.18 $44.68 $48.99 $51.79

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Texas ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.021 (Diesel $3.993) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Abilene and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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