Odessa to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

830.2 miles 1336 km · straight line
996.2 miles estimated 1603.2 km · driving distance
20h 2min estimated drive time
$96 - $118 estimated fuel cost
~2h 10min flight time
52° NE bearing direction

How far is Odessa from St. Louis?

The distance from Odessa to St. Louis is 830.2 miles (1336 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located NE of Odessa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 996.2 miles, taking about 20h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 10min. Both are located in United States — Odessa in Texas and St. Louis in Missouri.

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 St. Louis. 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.

How to Get from Odessa to St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 2min $96 - $118 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 2min $80–$149* Budget
Train ~26h 3min $120–$349* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Odessa & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Odessa
31.85°N, 102.37°W
America/Chicago
884m elevation
St. Louis
38.63°N, 90.20°W
America/Chicago
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 277 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients