McAllen to West Odessa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

467.1 miles 751.8 km · straight line
560.6 miles estimated 902.2 km · driving distance
11h 17min estimated drive time
$54 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
328° NNW bearing direction

How far is McAllen from West Odessa?

The distance from McAllen to West Odessa is 467.1 miles (751.8 km) as the crow flies. West Odessa is located NNW of McAllen. By car, the driving distance is approximately 560.6 miles, taking about 11h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for McAllen and West Odessa. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from McAllen to West Odessa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 17min $54 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 32min $45–$84* Budget
Train ~10h 43min $67–$196* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between McAllen & West Odessa

Quick Facts

McAllen
26.20°N, 98.23°W
America/Chicago
37m 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 156 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients