Odessa to Riverside: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Odessa from Riverside?

The distance from Odessa to Riverside is 883.1 miles (1421.2 km) as the crow flies. Riverside is located WNW of Odessa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1059.7 miles, taking about 21h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 17min. Both are located in United States — Odessa in Texas and Riverside in California.

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 Odessa and Riverside. 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.