Dry Tortugas to Odessa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1284.6 miles 2067.4 km · straight line
1541.6 miles estimated 2480.9 km · driving distance
31h 1min estimated drive time
$148 - $183 estimated fuel cost
~3h 5min flight time
297° WNW bearing direction

How far is Dry Tortugas from Odessa?

The distance from Dry Tortugas to Odessa is 1284.6 miles (2067.4 km) as the crow flies. Odessa is located WNW of Dry Tortugas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1541.6 miles, taking about 31h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 5min. Both are located in United States — Dry Tortugas in Florida 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 Dry Tortugas 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 Dry Tortugas to Odessa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 1min $148 - $183 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 13min $123–$231* Budget
Train ~40h 19min $185–$540* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dry Tortugas & Odessa

Quick Facts

Dry Tortugas
24.63°N, 82.87°W
America/New_York
0m 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 428 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 107 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients