How far is Abilene, TX from Wichita Falls, TX?
The driving distance from Abilene, TX to Wichita Falls, TX is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124 miles (199.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Knox County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Abilene and Wichita Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abilene and Wichita Falls.
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Start on South Pine Street
79 m · 7 sec · South Pine Street
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Turn right
110 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
2034 ft · 52 sec · South 1st Street
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Keep slight left to continue on South Treadaway Boulevard
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Treadaway Boulevard
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Continue on Pine Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Pine Street
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Take the ramp straight toward Pine Street
2916 ft · 45 sec · Pine Street
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Continue straight
18.6 mi · 21 min
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Turn slight right onto East Court Plaza
589 ft · 8 sec · East Court Plaza
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Continue on Commercial Avenue
85.1 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Commercial Avenue
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Continue straight
41 mi · 46 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 277 North, US 281 North, US 287 North: Lawton
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lloyd Ruby Overpass
2491 ft · 35 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass
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Take the exit slight right toward 6th Street, MPEC
2269 ft · 56 sec
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Turn straight onto 6th Street
1320 ft · 33 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Scott Avenue
30 m · 2 sec · Scott Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Scott Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Abilene and Wichita Falls.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Commercial Avenue
Continue on Commercial Avenue
85.1 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Abilene and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wichita Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Abilene to Wichita Falls?
The road trip is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km) and usually takes 02h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Munday is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.3 miles from Abilene and 76.3 miles from Wichita Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124 miles (199.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.69 one way or $41.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Abilene and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wichita Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Munday
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Munday City Hall
Knox City City Hall
Knox City Housing Authority
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Munday.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Abilene and Wichita Falls. Straight-line distance: 124.03 mi (199.61 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 Wichita Falls
The most populous city in Wichita County, Texas.
| Population | 105,405 |
| Coordinates | 33.9137100, -98.4933900 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wichita Falls (-98.49339, 33.91371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $3.84 | $20.69 | $41.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $23.43 | $46.86 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $25.46 | $50.91 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $31.13 | $62.27 |
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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