Houston to Abilene by train: 512 km

By rail the journey is about 6 h 56 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 625 km (388 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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	Houston	Abilene
Country	United States	United States
Population	2.3 million	125,182
Elevation	30 m (98 ft)	525 m (1,722 ft)
Time now	UTC-5 (America/Chicago)	UTC-5 (America/Chicago)
Stations on record	Houston station, Union Station	Abilene & Northern Railway Company Depot
Postal codes	77001–77299	79601–79699

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Common questions

How far is Abilene from Houston?

512 km (318 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Houston; by road roughly 625 km (388 mi).

How long does it take to get from Houston to Abilene by train?

About 6 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Houston and Abilene?

No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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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.