How far is Odessa, TX from Houston, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Odessa and Houston is 439.77 miles (707.74 km).
Flight distance from Odessa, TX to Houston, TX is 439.77 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 04 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 58 minutes to travel from Odessa to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Odessa, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 536.93 miles (864.11 km) by car.
Driving from Odessa to Houston will take approximately 08 hours 05 minutes.
#1 Odessa
The second most populous city in Ector County, Texas. It is located in the Permian Basin region of Texas. Odessa is known for its many oil and gas companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum and the Midland Downtown Historic District.
| Population | 125413 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 31°50'44"N 102°22'4"W |
| Latitude | 31.8456800 |
| Longitude | -102.3676400 |
| Altitude | 884 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Houston
The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. It is located on the Gulf of Mexico, in southeastern Texas. Houston is a major center for the oil and gas industry.
| Population | 2316120 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°45'48"N 95°21'48"W |
| Latitude | 29.7632800 |
| Longitude | -95.3632700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Houston: Louisiana Street (-95.363596,29.76347)
Estimated Travel Time Between Odessa and Houston
The distance between Odessa and Houston is 864 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 09 hours 36 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Odessa and Houston. The current time is 00:19:54.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17 hours 53 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13 hours 25 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10 hours 44 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08 hours 56 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07 hours 40 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 07 hours 09 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 06 hours 41 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 71.72 liters (18.95 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Odessa and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Odessa to Houston is $57.24 (diesel $75.65).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $57.24 | $65.27 | $71.56 | $75.65 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Texas ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.021 (Diesel $3.993) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Odessa and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
