Great Bend to Odessa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Great Bend from Odessa?

The distance from Great Bend to Odessa is 494.2 miles (795.3 km) as the crow flies. Odessa is located SSW of Great Bend. By car, the driving distance is approximately 593 miles, taking about 11h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Great Bend in Kansas and Odessa in Texas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Great Bend 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.