How far is Grand Prairie, TX from Odessa, TX?

The driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to Odessa, TX is about 341.1 miles (548.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 319.7 miles (514.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
341.05 mi
05h 56m
Flight
319.7 mi
514.5 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
319.7 mi
Kilometers
514.5 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
341.05 mi
Kilometers
548.86 km
Drive Time
05h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Odessa
Sat, May 30, 1:34 PM CDT
Return by in Grand Prairie
Sat, May 30, 7:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Prairie
2026-05-30T07:37
Arrive Odessa
Sat, May 30, 1:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:57 AM to 1:57 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grand Prairie
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Impact
TX

Village in Texas, United States

From Grand Prairie
170.3 mi
02h 58m
To Odessa
170.8 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
95°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Prairie and Odessa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grand Prairie and Odessa.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    67 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street

    58 m · 10 sec · Northeast 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1643 ft · 36 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    2189 ft · 54 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Dalworth Street

    3268 ft · 1 min · Dalworth Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North State Highway 161

    668 ft · 12 sec · North State Highway 161

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward PGBT Toll North

    1269 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    1883 ft · 23 sec · President George Bush Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30: Dallas, Fort Worth

    1846 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West: Forth Worth

    3037 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    17 mi · 21 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on West Freeway

    15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    303.8 mi · 5 hr 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 385: Andrews, Crane

    774 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto East Pool Road

    708 ft · 17 sec · East Pool Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Grant Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Grant Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Grant Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Prairie and Odessa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
319 mi · 94%
Tom Landry Freeway
17 mi · 5%
South Grant Avenue
1.36 mi
Dalworth Street
0.62 mi
I 30 West
0.58 mi
West Main Street
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

304 mi · 05h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
319.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Impact
02h 58m from Grand Prairie
Leave By
5:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Grand Prairie and Partly Sunny near Odessa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grand Prairie to Odessa?

The road trip is about 341.1 miles (548.9 km) and usually takes 05h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Impact is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.3 miles from Grand Prairie and 170.8 miles from Odessa.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 319.7 miles (514.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.50 one way or $91.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grand Prairie and Partly Sunny near Odessa.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Prairie and Odessa. Straight-line distance: 319.7 mi (514.5 km).

Grand Prairie

#1 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

Population195,272
Coordinates32.7459600, -96.9977800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Odessa

#2 Odessa

The second most populous city in Ector County, Texas.

Population125,413
Coordinates31.8456800, -102.3676400
Altitude884
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Prairie (-96.99778, 32.74596)
End: Odessa (-102.36764, 31.84568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 549 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.04 gal
45.56 L · about $45.50
Round trip
$91.00
24.08 gal · 91.12 L
Estimated CO2
107 kg one way
Round trip: 214 kg / 472 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $45.50 $91.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.19 $102.39
Premium $4.59 $55.28 $110.55
Diesel $3.99 $48.08 $96.15

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Prairie and Odessa. The current time is 07:37:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.