Joshua Tree, California (National Park) to Odessa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Joshua Tree, California (National Park) from Odessa?

The distance from Joshua Tree, California (National Park) to Odessa is 797.2 miles (1283 km) as the crow flies. Odessa is located E of Joshua Tree, California (National Park). By car, the driving distance is approximately 956.7 miles, taking about 19h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Joshua Tree, California (National Park) in California 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. 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 Joshua Tree, California (National Park) 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.