Mesa to Odessa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

561 miles 902.9 km · straight line
704.4 miles actual route 1133.7 km · driving distance
12h 6min estimated drive time
$68 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
99° E bearing direction

How far is Mesa from Odessa?

The distance from Mesa to Odessa is 561 miles (902.9 km) as the crow flies. Odessa is located E of Mesa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 704.4 miles, taking about 12h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Mesa in Arizona 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Mesa 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 Mesa to Odessa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 6min $68 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 31min $56–$106* Budget
Train ~15h 44min $85–$247* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

Suggested Stops Between Mesa & Odessa

Quick Facts

Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m 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 187 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM