Starting in Abilene, go south on Hwy 83/84 to
Coleman (47 miles);
Depart Coleman to the south/east on Hwy 84 to Santa Anna (9 miles);
Enjoy shopping in the downtown area;
From Santa Anna, go south on Hwy 283 to Brady (42 miles);
In Brady, enjoy the Heart of Texas Country Music Museum and eat at the Hard Eight;
From Brady, take Hwy 87/Hwy 377 south to Mason (27 miles);
From Mason, go west on Hwy 29 to Menard (35 miles);
From Menard, go north on Hwy 83 to Eden (21 miles)
From Eden, take Hwy 83 north to Ballinger (37 miles);
From Ballinger, take Hwy 83 north to Winters (15 miles);
From Winters, take Hwy 83 north to Abilene (37 miles).
Total: 270 miles (approximate)