How far is Odessa, FL from Miami, FL?

The driving distance from Odessa, FL to Miami, FL is about 306.1 miles (492.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223 miles (358.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
306.13 mi
04h 47m
Flight
223.03 mi
358.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.03 mi
Kilometers
358.94 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
306.13 mi
Kilometers
492.67 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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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 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miami
Fri, Nov 6, 9:20 PM EST
Return by in Odessa
Sat, Nov 7, 2:07 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Odessa
2026-11-06T16:33
Arrive Miami
Fri, Nov 6, 9:20 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:26 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Odessa
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Tice
FL

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

From Odessa
151.6 mi
02h 23m
To Miami
154.5 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 7 mph WNW
Destination
74°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Odessa and Miami.

  1. 1

    Start on State Road 54

    12.6 mi · 18 min · State Road 54

  2. 2

    Continue on State Road 56

    2366 ft · 39 sec · State Road 56

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    542 ft · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto I 75 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg

    839 ft · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg

    2119 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpike

    756 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto SR 84 East, I 595 East, US 441: Florida's Turnpike, North Orlando, South Miami

    2215 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando North

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike

    2322 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Florida's Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441

    1.3 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South

    752 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 12 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami

    2361 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street

    2229 ft · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

    2760 ft · 2 min · North Miami Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Miami Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South I 75
256 mi · 83%
State Road 54
12.6 mi · 4%
Florida's Turnpike
11.4 mi · 4%
I 95 South
9.15 mi · 3%
Port Everglades Expressway
9.05 mi · 3%
I 75 South
1.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South I 75

Keep slight left

181 mi · 03h 14m

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
04h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.1 mi
223 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tice
02h 23m from Odessa
Leave By
7:26 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Odessa and Mostly Clear near Miami.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Odessa to Miami?

The road trip is about 306.1 miles (492.7 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?

Tice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.6 miles from Odessa and 154.5 miles from Miami.

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

The direct path is about 223 miles (358.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.41 one way or $82.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Odessa and Mostly Clear near Miami.

Stop Ideas Near Tice

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tice, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tice.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

7 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

44 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Sebring

99 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

102 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Odessa and Miami. Straight-line distance: 223.03 mi (358.94 km).

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#1 Odessa

Odessa is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates28.1939000, -82.5917600
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Miami

#2 Miami

The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture.

Population471,525
Coordinates25.7742700, -80.1936600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: FL 54 (-82.591755, 28.194055)
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 493 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.8 gal
40.89 L · about $41.41
Round trip
$82.81
21.6 gal · 81.78 L
Estimated CO2
96 kg one way
Round trip: 192 kg / 423 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $41.41 $82.81
Mid-grade $4.32 $46.66 $93.31
Premium $4.66 $50.36 $100.72
Diesel $5.94 $64.16 $128.33

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 Florida · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Odessa and Miami. The current time is 16:33:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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