Driving from Los Angeles to Abilene
Abilene lies 1,728 km (1,074 mi) east of Los Angeles, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 23 h 26 min without stops, over roughly 2,108 km (1,310 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Los Angeles | Abilene | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 3.8 million | 125,182 |
| Elevation | 96 m (315 ft) | 525 m (1,722 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 90001–90189 | 79601–79699 |
Clocks in Abilene are 2 h ahead of Los Angeles right now, so a 23 h 26 min journey lands 25 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Abilene from Los Angeles?
1,728 km (1,074 mi) in a straight line, east of Los Angeles; by road roughly 2,108 km (1,310 mi).
How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Abilene by car?
About 23 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Los Angeles and Abilene?
Abilene is 2 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Los_Angeles).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.