Long Island to Odessa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Long Island from Odessa?

The distance from Long Island to Odessa is 1730.8 miles (2785.5 km) as the crow flies. Odessa is located WSW of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1951 miles, taking about 35h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 59min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York 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. 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 Island 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.