Murfreesboro to Odessa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

956.3 miles 1539 km · straight line
1147.5 miles estimated 1846.8 km · driving distance
23h 5min estimated drive time
$110 - $136 estimated fuel cost
~2h 25min flight time
258° WSW bearing direction

How far is Murfreesboro from Odessa?

The distance from Murfreesboro to Odessa is 956.3 miles (1539 km) as the crow flies. Odessa is located WSW of Murfreesboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1147.5 miles, taking about 23h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 25min. Both are located in United States — Murfreesboro in Tennessee 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 Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro to Odessa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 5min $110 - $136 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 42min $92–$172* Budget
Train ~30h 1min $138–$402* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Murfreesboro & Odessa

Quick Facts

Murfreesboro
35.85°N, 86.39°W
America/Chicago
186m 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 319 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 80 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients