How far is Las Cruces, NM from Odessa, TX?
The driving distance from Las Cruces, NM to Odessa, TX is about 328.8 miles (529.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 260.2 miles (418.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Las Cruces and Odessa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Las Cruces and Odessa.
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Start on the route
87 m · 23 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
20 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto North Church Street
2140 ft · 1 min · North Church Street
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Turn right onto East Amador Avenue
101 m · 9 sec · East Amador Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn slight left onto South Valley Drive
1773 ft · 40 sec · South Valley Drive
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Keep slight left
3012 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
22 mi · 23 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
12 mi · 14 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Continue straight
174.8 mi · 2 hr 53 min
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Keep slight left
112 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business East, FM 1936: Odessa
713 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Highway 80
1.3 mi · 1 min · West Highway 80
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Continue on West 2nd Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Grant Avenue
868 ft · 42 sec · North Grant Avenue
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Continue on South Grant Avenue
855 ft · 14 sec · South Grant Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Grant Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Las Cruces and Odessa.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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175 mi · 02h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Las Cruces and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Odessa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Las Cruces to Odessa?
The road trip is about 328.8 miles (529.1 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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?
Van Horn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.3 miles from Las Cruces and 164.5 miles from Odessa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 260.2 miles (418.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.6 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 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:58 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.95 one way or $91.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Las Cruces and Odessa, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Las Cruces and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Odessa.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Las Cruces and Odessa. Straight-line distance: 260.21 mi (418.76 km).
#1 Las Cruces
The second most populous city in New Mexico.
| Population | 105,096 |
| Coordinates | 32.3123200, -106.7783400 |
| Altitude | 1191 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Odessa
The second most populous city in Ector County, Texas.
| Population | 125,413 |
| Coordinates | 31.8456800, -102.3676400 |
| Altitude | 884 |
| Country | United States |
End: Odessa (-102.36764, 31.84568)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 529 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 06m |
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 | $3.96 | $45.95 | $91.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $50.84 | $101.69 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $54.62 | $109.25 |
| Diesel | $5.91 | $68.56 | $137.11 |
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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