Las Vegas to Odessa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Las Vegas from Odessa?

The distance from Las Vegas to Odessa is 789.4 miles (1270.4 km) as the crow flies. Odessa is located ESE of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 996.2 miles, taking about 17h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada 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 Las Vegas 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.