Abilene to Fort Worth by train
Fort Worth lies 228 km (142 mi) east of Abilene, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 5 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 278 km (173 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Abilene | Fort Worth | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 125,182 | 1 million |
| Elevation | 525 m (1,722 ft) | 203 m (666 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | Abilene & Northern Railway Company Depot | T&P Station, CentrePort/DFW Airport, Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad Passenger Station |
| Postal codes | 79601–79699 | 76101–76199 |
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Staying in Fort Worth
Our booking partner lists 270 places to stay in Fort Worth. Of the 203 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (117), and 2 are five-star. Across 138 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 69,395 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Fort Worth from Abilene?
228 km (142 mi) in a straight line, east of Abilene; by road roughly 278 km (173 mi).
How long does it take to get from Abilene to Fort Worth by train?
About 3 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Abilene and Fort Worth?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Where can I stay in Fort Worth?
Our booking partner lists 270 places to stay in Fort Worth, 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.