Los Angeles to Odessa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

932.1 miles 1500 km · straight line
1086.3 miles actual route 1748.2 km · driving distance
18h 42min estimated drive time
$105 - $129 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
95° E bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from Odessa?

The distance from Los Angeles to Odessa is 932.1 miles (1500 km) as the crow flies. Odessa is located E of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1086.3 miles, taking about 18h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Odessa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 42min $105 - $129 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 26min $87–$163* Budget
Train ~24h 19min $130–$380* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & Odessa

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m 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 311 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM