Mobile to Odessa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

849.2 miles 1366.7 km · straight line
1019 miles estimated 1640 km · driving distance
20h 30min estimated drive time
$98 - $121 estimated fuel cost
~2h 13min flight time
279° W bearing direction

How far is Mobile from Odessa?

The distance from Mobile to Odessa is 849.2 miles (1366.7 km) as the crow flies. Odessa is located W of Mobile. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1019 miles, taking about 20h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — Mobile in Alabama 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 Mobile and 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 Mobile to Odessa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 30min $98 - $121 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 36min $82–$153* Budget
Train ~26h 39min $122–$357* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mobile & Odessa

Quick Facts

Mobile
30.70°N, 88.04°W
America/Chicago
3m 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 283 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients