Odessa to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1172.8 miles 1887.4 km · straight line
1467.6 miles actual route 2361.9 km · driving distance
25h 41min estimated drive time
$141 - $174 estimated fuel cost
~2h 52min flight time
299° WNW bearing direction

How far is Odessa from Sacramento?

The distance from Odessa to Sacramento is 1172.8 miles (1887.4 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located WNW of Odessa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1467.6 miles, taking about 25h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 52min. Both are located in United States — Odessa in Texas and Sacramento 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 Sacramento. 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 Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 41min $141 - $174 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 49min $117–$220* Budget
Train ~33h 23min $176–$514* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Odessa & Sacramento

Quick Facts

Odessa
31.85°N, 102.37°W
America/Chicago
884m elevation
Sacramento
38.58°N, 121.49°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 391 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 98 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM