How far is Abilene, TX from Jourdanton, TX?
The driving distance from Abilene, TX to Jourdanton, TX is about 299.8 miles (482.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 254 miles (408.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Abilene and Jourdanton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abilene and Jourdanton.
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Start on South Pine Street
535 ft · 16 sec · South Pine Street
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
1906 ft · 60 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto South 7th Street
1926 ft · 45 sec · South 7th Street
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Turn right onto South Treadaway Boulevard
4.1 mi · 7 min · South Treadaway Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward US 83 South, US 84 East: Ballinger, Coleman
1522 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left
1429 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
39.5 mi · 45 min
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Turn left onto South 7th Street
16.5 mi · 18 min · South 7th Street
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Continue on Grassmeyer Street
41.9 mi · 45 min · Grassmeyer Street
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Continue on Ellis Street
29.4 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street
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Take the exit left toward I 10 East: San Antonio
40 mi · 38 min
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Continue straight
54.3 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight right
17.4 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
2505 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad
2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
2725 ft · 1 min · Dolorosa Street
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Continue on West Market Street
1893 ft · 42 sec · West Market Street
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Continue on East Market Street
2143 ft · 41 sec · East Market Street
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Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way
957 ft · 21 sec · Tower of the Americas Way
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 South, US 281 South
1374 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · William J Bordelon Freeway
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Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway
29.6 mi · 31 min · Lucian Adams Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 97: Pleasanton, Floresville
1082 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto I-37 Frontage Road
1080 ft · 32 sec · I-37 Frontage Road
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Turn right onto East State Highway 97
3.4 mi · 5 min · East State Highway 97
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 2nd Street
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Continue on South Main Street
626 ft · 11 sec · South Main Street
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Turn slight right
48 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Oaklawn Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · West Oaklawn Road
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Turn left onto Zanderson Avenue
29 m · 2 sec · Zanderson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Zanderson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Abilene and Jourdanton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 East
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54.3 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Abilene and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jourdanton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Abilene to Jourdanton?
The road trip is about 299.8 miles (482.5 km) and usually takes 05h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.1 miles from Abilene and 149.8 miles from Jourdanton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 254 miles (408.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:04 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.91 one way or $73.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Abilene and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jourdanton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Abilene and Jourdanton. Straight-line distance: 253.93 mi (408.66 km).
#1 Abilene
The third most populous city in Taylor County, Texas.
| Population | 124,407 |
| Coordinates | 32.4487400, -99.7331400 |
| Altitude | 524 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jourdanton
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 4,436 |
| Coordinates | 28.9180300, -98.5464100 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jourdanton (-98.54641, 28.91803)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 483 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.49 | $36.91 | $73.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.00 | $42.29 | $84.58 |
| Premium | $4.38 | $46.29 | $92.58 |
| Diesel | $5.60 | $59.29 | $118.58 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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