Las Vegas to West Odessa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

782.6 miles 1259.4 km · straight line
1001 miles actual route 1611 km · driving distance
17h 57min estimated drive time
$96 - $119 estimated fuel cost
~2h 4min flight time
109° ESE bearing direction

How far is Las Vegas from West Odessa?

The distance from Las Vegas to West Odessa is 782.6 miles (1259.4 km) as the crow flies. West Odessa is located ESE of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1001 miles, taking about 17h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 4min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada and West 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 West 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 Las Vegas to West Odessa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 57min $96 - $119 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 32min $80–$150* Budget
Train ~23h 20min $120–$350* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Vegas & West Odessa

Quick Facts

Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m elevation
West Odessa
31.84°N, 102.50°W
America/Chicago
903m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 261 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM