Houston to Odessa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

439.5 miles 707.3 km · straight line
534.2 miles actual route 859.7 km · driving distance
9h 19min estimated drive time
$51 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
291° WNW bearing direction

How far is Houston from Odessa?

The distance from Houston to Odessa is 439.5 miles (707.3 km) as the crow flies. Odessa is located WNW of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 534.2 miles, taking about 9h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States.

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 Houston 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 Houston to Odessa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 19min $51 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 11min $43–$80* Budget
Train ~8h 51min $64–$187* Comfort

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

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

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Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 147 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM