Atlanta to Odessa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1051.1 miles 1691.6 km · straight line
1135.2 miles actual route 1826.9 km · driving distance
20h 7min estimated drive time
$109 - $134 estimated fuel cost
~2h 37min flight time
268° W bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Odessa?

The distance from Atlanta to Odessa is 1051.1 miles (1691.6 km) as the crow flies. Odessa is located W of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1135.2 miles, taking about 20h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 37min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Atlanta and Odessa. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to Odessa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 7min $109 - $134 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 8min $91–$170* Budget
Train ~26h 9min $136–$397* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Odessa

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 350 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 88 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM