Jacksonville, Florida to Odessa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1228.1 miles 1976.4 km · straight line
1345.1 miles actual route 2164.8 km · driving distance
24h 17min estimated drive time
$129 - $159 estimated fuel cost
~2h 58min flight time
280° W bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from Odessa?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Odessa is 1228.1 miles (1976.4 km) as the crow flies. Odessa is located W of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1345.1 miles, taking about 24h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 58min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Florida 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 Jacksonville, Florida 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 Jacksonville, Florida to Odessa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 17min $129 - $159 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 8min $108–$202* Budget
Train ~31h 34min $161–$471* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Florida & Odessa

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m 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 409 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 102 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM