Odessa to Omaha: Road Trip Guide & Distance

741.3 miles 1193 km · straight line
905.3 miles actual route 1457 km · driving distance
16h 12min estimated drive time
$87 - $107 estimated fuel cost
~1h 59min flight time
27° NNE bearing direction

How far is Odessa from Omaha?

The distance from Odessa to Omaha is 741.3 miles (1193 km) as the crow flies. Omaha is located NNE of Odessa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 905.3 miles, taking about 16h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Odessa in Texas and Omaha in Nebraska.

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 Odessa and Omaha. 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 Odessa to Omaha

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 12min $87 - $107 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 26min $72–$136* Budget
Train ~21h 4min $109–$317* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Odessa & Omaha

Quick Facts

Odessa
31.85°N, 102.37°W
America/Chicago
884m elevation
Omaha
41.26°N, 95.93°W
America/Chicago
332m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 247 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM