Abilene TX to Houston drive: Distance, time & best stops

The distance from Abilene TX to Houston by car is 354 miles, with a 5h44m driving time. The best road trip stops on the Abilene TX to Houston drive are Temple TX, College Station and the Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site.

Finding the best things to do between Abilene TX and Houston

The Abilene TX to Houston drive takes you from west-central Texas to the biggest city in Texas.

The first port of call for many visitors in Abilene TX is Frontier Texas, a museum about life in the Old West. Unlike many dreary local history museums, Frontier Texas uses state of the art technology to be as interactive as possible, and the scope is much grander than the immediate local region.

The other really interesting attraction in Abilene TX is the National Center For Children’s Illustrated Literature, which collects the original artwork from beloved children’s books.

The top Houston attraction is unquestionably the NASA Space Center, which takes you behind the scenes of the Johnson Space Center. This includes the Mission Briefing Center, and a vast array of high tech exhibitions.

Other attractions include the Houston Museum of Natural Science and the Children’s Museum,

For more Houston experiences, try hip hop party bike tours, foodie walks in the Montrose neighbourhood and quirky tours of Houston’s tunnel system.

Top Houston accommodation options include the superb value Club Quarters Houston Downtown and the upscale but boutique Magnolia.

Abilene TX to Houston distance and driving time

By car, the distance from Abilene TX to Houston is 354 miles. You can expect a driving time of around five hours and 44 minutes. The best stops to add to an Abilene TX to Houston road trip itinerary are Temple TX, College Station and the Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site.

Abilene TX to Houston road trip attractions: Temple TX

Temple TX has a strong Czech heritage. You can find out more about the impact Czech immigrants have had on the city at the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center.

Otherwise, try the Bell County Museum for local history, Lake Belton for boating and fishing or the Miller Springs Nature Area for wildflowers and walking trails.

Best stops between Abilene TX and Houston: College Station

College Station is home to Texas A&M University, which has two supersized sporting stadiums in Kyle Field and the Reed Arena. The main reason to visit, however, is the George HW Bush Presidential Library and Museum. The 41^st president is buried here, and his grave can be visited.

However, the highlight for most is the replica Oval Office. Visitors can sit behind the president’s desk and pose for photos.

For more suggestions, check out the guide to the College Station to Houston drive.

Abilene TX to Houston drive: Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site

Washington-on-the-Brazos is where Texas became Texas. Here, in 1836, Texas declared independence and it remained an independent nation until 1846. The heart of the Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site is the Star of the Republic Museum in Independence Hall. But there’s also a Visitor Center and the 19^th century Fanthorp Inn, where stagecoaches once arrived.

Houston, Texas, at night. Photo by Falkenpost/ Pixabay.

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