Denver to Odessa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

564.8 miles 908.9 km · straight line
682.1 miles actual route 1097.7 km · driving distance
12h 14min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
164° SSE bearing direction

How far is Denver from Odessa?

The distance from Denver to Odessa is 564.8 miles (908.9 km) as the crow flies. Odessa is located SSE of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 682.1 miles, taking about 12h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Denver in Colorado 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Denver 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 Denver to Odessa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 14min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 41min $55–$102* Budget
Train ~15h 54min $82–$239* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

Suggested Stops Between Denver & Odessa

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m 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 188 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM