Oakland to Odessa: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Oakland from Odessa?
The distance from Oakland to Odessa is 1198.7 miles (1929.1 km) as the crow flies. Odessa is located ESE of Oakland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1453.9 miles, taking about 25h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 55min. Both are located in United States — Oakland in California 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. 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 Oakland 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 400 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 100 hours
- You could travel this distance about 20.8 times to circle the Earth's equator