Long Beach, California to Odessa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

927.7 miles 1493 km · straight line
1093.2 miles actual route 1759.3 km · driving distance
18h 58min estimated drive time
$105 - $129 estimated fuel cost
~2h 22min flight time
94° E bearing direction

How far is Long Beach, California from Odessa?

The distance from Long Beach, California to Odessa is 927.7 miles (1493 km) as the crow flies. Odessa is located E of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1093.2 miles, taking about 18h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Both are located in United States — Long Beach, California 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 Long Beach, California 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.

How to Get from Long Beach, California to Odessa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 58min $105 - $129 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 46min $87–$164* Budget
Train ~24h 39min $131–$383* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, California & Odessa

Quick Facts

Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m 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 309 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM