How far is Jourdanton, TX from Abilene, TX?
The driving distance from Jourdanton, TX to Abilene, TX is about 299.9 miles (482.7 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 27m.
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Halfway Point
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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 Jourdanton and Abilene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jourdanton and Abilene.
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Start on Zanderson Avenue
29 m · 6 sec · Zanderson Avenue
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Turn right onto Oak Street
4.7 mi · 7 min · Oak Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
722 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on 2nd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto East State Highway 97
3.5 mi · 5 min · East State Highway 97
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Turn left onto I-37 Frontage Road
792 ft · 24 sec · I-37 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 North
1048 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
30.7 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome
1054 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · East César E. Chávez Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West, I 35 North
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway
28 m · 1 sec · South Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
1.4 km · 1 min · McDermott Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on McDermott Freeway
14.6 mi · 17 min · McDermott Freeway
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Keep slight right
98.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
1665 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
29.3 mi · 31 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Frisco Avenue
41.9 mi · 45 min · Frisco Avenue
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Continue on Roberts Avenue
16.5 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue
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Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Hutchings Avenue
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Turn straight onto US 83 North
49.2 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83 Business North, Loop 322 East: Treadaway Boulevard, Abilene Airport
1149 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 83 Business North: Treadaway Boulevard
1342 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on South Treadaway Boulevard
4.5 mi · 8 min · South Treadaway Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on South Treadaway Boulevard
923 ft · 34 sec · South Treadaway Boulevard
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
2071 ft · 49 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn left onto South Pine Street
78 m · 7 sec · South Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jourdanton and Abilene.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
McDermott Freeway
Keep slight right
98.7 mi · 01h 37m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jourdanton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Abilene.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jourdanton to Abilene?
The road trip is about 299.9 miles (482.7 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 150.2 miles from Jourdanton and 149.8 miles from Abilene.
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 45.9 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 Showers And Thunderstorms around Jourdanton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Abilene.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jourdanton and Abilene. Straight-line distance: 253.93 mi (408.66 km).
#1 Jourdanton
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 4,436 |
| Coordinates | 28.9180300, -98.5464100 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Abilene
The third most populous city in Taylor County, Texas.
| Population | 124,407 |
| Coordinates | 32.4487400, -99.7331400 |
| Altitude | 524 |
| Country | United States |
End: Abilene (-99.73314, 32.44874)
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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