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Before you go
Your trip to Abilene.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Abilene – Kansas Destination Topeka and Kansas about 150 km from Topeka
How to get there
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Salina Regional Airport (SLN) Salina · 45 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By car, it’s about 150 km from Topeka via I-70, one and a half hours, and about 40 km from Salina. Salina Regional Airport (SLN) has few flights; Wichita (ICT) is about 150 km away. There is no regular public transport.
How many days
One day is enough to see the Eisenhower complex, the Seelye Mansion and the Greyhound Hall of Fame.
When to go
April to October. The Eisenhower complex is open year-round, Tuesday through Sunday; in December the Seelye Mansion is decorated for Christmas.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, to get there. The Eisenhower complex and the Greyhound Hall of Fame face each other; the Seelye Mansion is about 2 km away.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Abilene
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Morning
Eisenhower
Visit the museum, the childhood home and the Place of Meditation, where Eisenhower is buried.
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Afternoon
Greyhounds and mansion
Cross the street to the Greyhound Hall of Fame and finish with the guided tour of the Seelye Mansion.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Abilene, Kansas?
Visit Eisenhower’s library, museum and childhood home, the Seelye Mansion, and the Greyhound Hall of Fame.
How far is Topeka from Abilene?
About 150 km via I-70, one and a half hours by car.
Is Abilene, Kansas the same as Abilene, Texas?
No. Abilene, Kansas is in the center of the state along I-70; Abilene, Texas is a different city about 750 km to the south.
What time zone is Abilene in?
Abilene follows Central Time: UTC-6 in winter and UTC-5 during daylight saving time, which runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.