Nashville to Odessa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

939.9 miles 1512.7 km · straight line
1016.3 miles actual route 1635.6 km · driving distance
17h 45min estimated drive time
$98 - $120 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
256° WSW bearing direction

How far is Nashville from Odessa?

The distance from Nashville to Odessa is 939.9 miles (1512.7 km) as the crow flies. Odessa is located WSW of Nashville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1016.3 miles, taking about 17h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Nashville 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 Nashville 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 Nashville to Odessa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 45min $98 - $120 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 18min $81–$152* Budget
Train ~23h 5min $122–$356* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Nashville & Odessa

Quick Facts

Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m 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 313 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM