Lafayette, Louisiana to Odessa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lafayette, Louisiana from Odessa?

The distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to Odessa is 622.5 miles (1001.8 km) as the crow flies. Odessa is located WNW of Lafayette, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 747 miles, taking about 15h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lafayette, Louisiana 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.