Laredo to Odessa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

345.5 miles 556 km · straight line
414.6 miles estimated 667.2 km · driving distance
8h 20min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
331° NNW bearing direction

How far is Laredo from Odessa?

The distance from Laredo to Odessa is 345.5 miles (556 km) as the crow flies. Odessa is located NNW of Laredo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 414.6 miles, taking about 8h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. 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 Laredo 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.

How to Get from Laredo to Odessa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 20min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 0min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 55min $50–$145* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Laredo & Odessa

Quick Facts

Laredo
27.51°N, 99.51°W
America/Chicago
126m 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 115 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients