How far is Dallas, TX from West Odessa, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to West Odessa, TX is about 362.2 miles (582.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 338.6 miles (545 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 20m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and West Odessa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and West Odessa.
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Start on North Lamar Street
1233 ft · 34 sec · North Lamar Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
1125 ft · 31 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Elm Street
709 ft · 14 sec · Elm Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 30, I 35E
100 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West, I 35E South
835 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Tom Landry Freeway
29.9 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on West Freeway
15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
308.8 mi · 5 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1936
842 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Access Road
720 ft · 23 sec · Access Road
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Turn right
2.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto West University Boulevard
3.2 mi · 5 min · West University Boulevard
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Turn right
24 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
30 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and West Odessa.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
309 mi · 05h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dallas and Mostly Sunny near West Odessa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to West Odessa?
The road trip is about 362.2 miles (582.9 km) and usually takes 06h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Impact is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.8 miles from Dallas and 181.3 miles from West Odessa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 338.6 miles (545 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.30 one way or $96.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dallas and Mostly Sunny near West Odessa.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and West Odessa. Straight-line distance: 338.63 mi (544.97 km).
#1 Dallas
The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,343,266 |
| Coordinates | 32.7830600, -96.8066700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Odessa
Census designated place
| Population | 22,707 |
| Coordinates | 31.8423500, -102.4987600 |
| Altitude | 903 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Odessa (-102.49876, 31.84235)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 583 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $48.30 | $96.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $54.34 | $108.68 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $58.67 | $117.35 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $51.03 | $102.06 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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