Day trip from Abilene to Dallas
Dallas lies 277 km (172 mi) east of Abilene, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 277 km (172 mi) apart, Dallas is a realistic day trip from Abilene: about 4 h 30 min each way by road.
| Abilene | Dallas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 125,182 | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 525 m (1,722 ft) | 139 m (456 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 79601–79699 | 75201–75398 |
What to see in Dallas
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Public Library | 3,554,379 | 2017 |
The busiest is Dallas Public Library at 3,554,379 visitors in 2017. At that volume, anything with a gate is worth a timed ticket or an early start.
Where to book tours and tickets in Dallas
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Staying in Dallas
Our booking partner lists 718 places to stay in Dallas. Of the 465 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (188), and 13 are five-star. Across 168 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 111,835 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Dallas
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Common questions
How far is Dallas from Abilene?
277 km (172 mi) in a straight line, east of Abilene; by road roughly 337 km (210 mi).
How long does it take to get from Abilene to Dallas by road?
About 4 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Abilene and Dallas?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Where can I stay in Dallas?
Our booking partner lists 718 places to stay in Dallas, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.