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.
#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 |
#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 |
Ending point in Houston: Louisiana Street (-95.363596,29.76347)
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 21:01:56.
| 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 |
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The average gas price (in Texas ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.021 (Diesel $3.993) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 21, 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.
