Alexandria to Odessa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

585 miles 941.5 km · straight line
702 miles estimated 1129.8 km · driving distance
14h 7min estimated drive time
$68 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
276° W bearing direction

How far is Alexandria from Odessa?

The distance from Alexandria to Odessa is 585 miles (941.5 km) as the crow flies. Odessa is located W of Alexandria. By car, the driving distance is approximately 702 miles, taking about 14h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Alexandria in Louisiana and Odessa in Texas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Alexandria and Odessa. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Alexandria to Odessa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 7min $68 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 56min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~18h 21min $84–$246* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Alexandria & Odessa

Quick Facts

Alexandria
31.31°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
23m elevation
Odessa
31.85°N, 102.37°W
America/Chicago
884m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 195 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients