Day trip from Abilene to Denton
Denton lies 257 km (160 mi) east of Abilene, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 257 km (160 mi) apart, Denton is a realistic day trip from Abilene: about 4 h 11 min each way by road.
| Abilene | Denton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 125,182 | 131,044 |
| Elevation | 525 m (1,722 ft) | 206 m (676 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 79601–79699 | 76201–76210 |
What to see in Denton
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Denton Public Library | 522,592 | 2016 |
The busiest is Denton Public Library at 522,592 visitors in 2016. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Denton
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Staying in Denton
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Common questions
How far is Denton from Abilene?
257 km (160 mi) in a straight line, east of Abilene; by road roughly 314 km (195 mi).
How long does it take to get from Abilene to Denton by road?
About 4 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Abilene and Denton?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
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.