Monroe, Louisiana to Odessa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Monroe, Louisiana from Odessa?

The distance from Monroe, Louisiana to Odessa is 600.9 miles (967 km) as the crow flies. Odessa is located W of Monroe, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 721 miles, taking about 14h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Monroe, Louisiana in Louisiana 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Monroe, Louisiana 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.