Louisville to Odessa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Louisville from Odessa?

The distance from Louisville to Odessa is 1036.4 miles (1668 km) as the crow flies. Odessa is located WSW of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1188.2 miles, taking about 20h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 35min. Both are located in United States — Louisville in Kentucky 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 Louisville 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.