Brownsville to Odessa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

505.3 miles 813.2 km · straight line
606.3 miles estimated 975.8 km · driving distance
12h 12min estimated drive time
$58 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
325° NW bearing direction

How far is Brownsville from Odessa?

The distance from Brownsville to Odessa is 505.3 miles (813.2 km) as the crow flies. Odessa is located NW of Brownsville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 606.3 miles, taking about 12h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States.

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 Brownsville 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 Brownsville to Odessa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 12min $58 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 38min $49–$91* Budget
Train ~15h 52min $73–$212* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brownsville & Odessa

Quick Facts

Brownsville
25.90°N, 97.50°W
America/Chicago
10m 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 168 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients