San Antonio to Abilene, TX: 330 Miles, ~5.5 Hours via I-20
Driving from San Antonio to Abilene, Texas:
- Distance: ~330 miles (530 km).
- Time: 5 hrs 30 min at 75–80 mph (rural interstate limits).
- Route: I-10 W → US-83 N / I-20 W (at Junction) → San Angelo → Sweetwater → Abilene. Or I-35 N → US-84 W (via Coleman). Similar time.
Key Stops
- Kerrville (Hill Country, 1 hr).
- Junction (Kimble Co., "Land of Living Waters").
- San Angelo (Concho River, Fort Concho, 2.5 hrs).
- Sweetwater (Wind farms, Rattlesnake Roundup, 4.5 hrs).
Considerations
- West Texas winds (crosswinds on I-20).
- Limited services between San Angelo and Abilene.
- Deer at dawn/dusk.