Birmingham, Alabama to Odessa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

911.7 miles 1467.2 km · straight line
1094 miles estimated 1760.6 km · driving distance
22h 0min estimated drive time
$105 - $130 estimated fuel cost
~2h 20min flight time
267° W bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Odessa?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Odessa is 911.7 miles (1467.2 km) as the crow flies. Odessa is located W of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1094 miles, taking about 22h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 20min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama 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 Birmingham, Alabama 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 Birmingham, Alabama to Odessa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 0min $105 - $130 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 24min $88–$164* Budget
Train ~28h 36min $131–$383* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Odessa

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m 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 304 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 76 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients