There are
486 mi
from Albuquerque, NM to Abilene, TX
That's the driving distance. It would take 8 hours 46 mins to go from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Abilene, Texas.
The flight distance (direct flight from Albuquerque, NM to Abilene, TX) is 436.95 mi.
486 mi = 781.43 kms