How far is it from Ackerly, TX, to Carbon, TX, ?

The distance between Ackerly, TX, and Carbon, TX, is 195 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Ackerly, TX, to Carbon, TX, ?

The drive from Ackerly, TX, to Carbon, TX, takes approximately 3 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Ackerly, TX, to Carbon, TX, ?

The fastest route from Ackerly, TX, to Carbon, TX, covers 195 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 25 min.

Which direction is Carbon, TX from Ackerly, TX?

Carbon, TX lies roughly to the east of Ackerly, TX.

Which roads does the route from Ackerly, TX to Carbon, TX follow?

The drive from Ackerly, TX to Carbon, TX mainly follows US 87, I 20. The longest single stretch is 163 mi on I 20.

Which towns do you pass between Ackerly, TX and Carbon, TX?

Towns on the route from Ackerly, TX to Carbon, TX include Big Spring, Colorado City, Sweetwater, Abilene, Cisco.

Are there charging stations between Ackerly, TX and Carbon, TX?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Ackerly, TX to Carbon, TX, including Flying J 738 (350 kW); Pilot Travel Center 559 (350 kW); Walmart 3381 (Sweetwater, TX) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 17.

Ackerly, TX Carbon, TX

Distance: 195 miDuration: 3 h 25 min

Driving from Ackerly, TX to Carbon, TX takes about 3 h 25 min via I 20. The distance is 195 mi. The straight-line distance is 170 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Lake Colorado City, TX, Sweetwater, TX, Abilene, TX, Clyde, TX. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 195 mi

1 Depart left onto 5th Street 1 mi
2 Keep slightly left onto 5th Street 1 mi
3 Turn straight 1 mi
4 Turn right onto William Crooker Highway 2 mi
5 Continue straight onto North US Highway 87 19 mi
6 Continue straight onto William B Crooker Memorial Highway 143 yd
7 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto North US Highway 87 3 mi
9 Turn left onto West Interstate 20 1 mi
10 Take ramp straight 1 mi
11 Merge slightly left 163 mi
12 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
13 Turn straight onto Interstate 20 152 yd

14 Turn right onto State Highway 6 5 mi
15 Continue straight onto North Highway 6 3 mi
16 Turn right onto Main Street 1 mi
17 Turn left onto Anthracite Street 1 mi
18 Arrive onto East Anthracite Street

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The return trip from Carbon, TX to Ackerly, TX covers roughly the same distance, 195 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

17 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 37 mi

Flying J 738CCS · I-20 Exit 277 101 N FM 707, Tye, TX, 79563350 kW
Pilot Travel Center 559CCS · 706 East I-20 Frontage Road, Big Spring, TX, 79720350 kW
Walmart 3381 (Sweetwater, TX)CCS, CHAdeMO · 407 NE Georgia Ave, Sweetwater, TX, 79556350 kW
Walmart 561 (Eastland, TX)CCS, CHAdeMO · 1410 East Main Street, Eastland, TX, 76448350 kW
Cisco Travel Plaza - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 16851 IH 20, Cisco, TX, 76437250 kW

EV Charging Stations

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Carbon, TX → Dublin, TX34 mi · 55 min Carbon, TX → Blanket, TX51 mi · 1 h 15 min Carbon, TX → Ranger, TX20 mi · 30 min Carbon, TX → Cross Plains, TX26 mi · 45 min Carbon, TX → Strawn, TX33 mi · 40 min Carbon, TX → Eastland, TX10 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Ackerly, TX, {fromState} to Carbon, TX, {toState}?: The distance between Ackerly, TX, {fromState} and Carbon, TX, {toState} is 195 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Ackerly, TX, {fromState} to Carbon, TX, {toState}?: The drive from Ackerly, TX, {fromState} to Carbon, TX, {toState} takes approximately 3 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Ackerly, TX, {fromState} to Carbon, TX, {toState}?: The fastest route from Ackerly, TX, {fromState} to Carbon, TX, {toState} covers 195 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 25 min.
Which direction is Carbon, TX from Ackerly, TX?: Carbon, TX lies roughly to the east of Ackerly, TX.
Which roads does the route from Ackerly, TX to Carbon, TX follow?: The drive from Ackerly, TX to Carbon, TX mainly follows US 87, I 20. The longest single stretch is 163 mi on I 20.
Which towns do you pass between Ackerly, TX and Carbon, TX?: Towns on the route from Ackerly, TX to Carbon, TX include Big Spring, Colorado City, Sweetwater, Abilene, Cisco.
Are there charging stations between Ackerly, TX and Carbon, TX?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Ackerly, TX to Carbon, TX, including Flying J 738 (350 kW); Pilot Travel Center 559 (350 kW); Walmart 3381 (Sweetwater, TX) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 17.

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