Oakland to Odessa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1198.7 miles 1929.1 km · straight line
1453.9 miles actual route 2339.8 km · driving distance
25h 29min estimated drive time
$140 - $172 estimated fuel cost
~2h 55min flight time
104° ESE bearing direction

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.

How to Get from Oakland to Odessa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 29min $140 - $172 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 35min $116–$218* Budget
Train ~33h 8min $174–$509* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oakland & Odessa

Quick Facts

Oakland
37.80°N, 122.27°W
America/Los_Angeles
13m 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 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
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM