Located at the junction of Interstate 70 and K-15 Highways, Abilene has a proud and colorful history. As the official end of the Chisholm Trail, Abilene has grown from a small cow town community to a thriving town of 6,700 with a diverse economic base. Thousands of visitors from around the world travel to Abilene each year to tour museums, attractions and mansions in the hometown of Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Abilene has many Antique Shops, and Bed and Breakfast's to add to its uniqueness and attractiveness. When you visit Abilene, be sure to stop and visit Chapman, Ks also.

Abilene is located along I-70, Kansas' main east west highway, at 38°55′11″N, 97°13′2″W (38.919721, -97.217329].

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.1 square miles (10.7 km²), all of it land.

Abilene's sister city is Minori, Japan.

Distance to: Kansas City - 150 miles Topeka - 90 miles Wichita - 90 miles Hays - 120 miles