Cities Near Abilene
Cities near Abilene, Texas: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including San Angelo, Wichita Falls, Midland. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Abilene, Texas is San Angelo, about 80 mi (128 km) away — roughly 1 hr 51 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Angelo | 80 mi / 128 km | 1 hr 51 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Wichita Falls | 124 mi / 200 km | 2 hr 53 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Midland | 141 mi / 226 km | 3 hr 16 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Fort Worth | 142 mi / 228 km | 3 hr 18 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Lubbock | 146 mi / 234 km | 3 hr 23 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| North Richland Hills | 148 mi / 238 km | 3 hr 27 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Killeen | 149 mi / 241 km | 3 hr 28 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Mansfield | 151 mi / 243 km | 3 hr 31 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Arlington | 154 mi / 248 km | 3 hr 35 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Grapevine | 158 mi / 254 km | 3 hr 40 min | 47 min | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Abilene
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: San Angelo. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Abilene
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Wichita Falls, Midland, Fort Worth, Lubbock, North Richland Hills. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Abilene include San Angelo, Wichita Falls, Midland, Fort Worth, Lubbock. The closest is San Angelo, about 80 miles (128 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit San Angelo
- → Best time to visit Wichita Falls
- → Best time to visit Midland
- → Best time to visit Fort Worth
- → Best time to visit Lubbock
- → Best time to visit North Richland Hills
- → Best time to visit Killeen
- → Best time to visit Mansfield
- → Best time to visit Arlington
- → Best time to visit Grapevine