How far is San Antonio, TX from West Odessa, TX?

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to West Odessa, TX is about 347.7 miles (559.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 290.9 miles (468.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
347.71 mi
06h 05m
Flight
290.85 mi
468.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
290.85 mi
Kilometers
468.07 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
347.71 mi
Kilometers
559.59 km
Drive Time
06h 05m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Odessa
Sat, May 30, 2:59 PM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Sat, May 30, 9:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-05-30T08:53
Arrive West Odessa
Sat, May 30, 2:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:05 PM to 1:35 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Antonio
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Sonora
TX

City in Texas

From San Antonio
173.9 mi
03h 02m
To West Odessa
173.9 mi
03h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between San Antonio and West Odessa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and West Odessa.

  1. 1

    Start on Dolorosa Street

    44 m · 5 sec · Dolorosa Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Market Street

    1042 ft · 28 sec · West Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Navarro Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Navarro Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward San Pedro Avenue

    26 m · 2 sec · San Pedro Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto San Pedro Avenue

    2891 ft · 1 min · San Pedro Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Cypress Street

    604 ft · 10 sec · West Cypress Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Fredericksburg Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Fredericksburg Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    657 ft · 13 sec · Interstate 10 West

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North

    553 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto McDermott Freeway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · McDermott Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    247.5 mi · 3 hr 57 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190, FM 305: Iraan, McCamey

    1195 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 10 Service Road

    656 ft · 19 sec · I 10 Service Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    4 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Farm to Market Road 305

    18.1 mi · 27 min · Farm to Market Road 305

  16. 16

    Continue on South Burleson Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Burleson Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    47.2 mi · 54 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Southwest Loop 338

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Southwest Loop 338

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 2020

    534 ft · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on FM 2020

    905 ft · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    46 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West University Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 8 min · West University Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and West 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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McDermott Freeway
260 mi · 75%
South Burleson Avenue
49.5 mi · 14%
Farm to Market Road 305
18.1 mi · 5%
Southwest Loop 338
6.78 mi · 2%
West University Boulevard
5.16 mi · 1%
East Fredericksburg Road
1.25 mi
Longest Stretch

McDermott Freeway

Keep slight right

247 mi · 03h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 05m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.8 mi
290.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
03h 02m from San Antonio
Leave By
11:50 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving San Antonio 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 San Antonio to West Odessa?

The road trip is about 347.7 miles (559.6 km) and usually takes 06h 05m 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?

Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.9 miles from San Antonio and 173.9 miles from West Odessa.

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

The direct path is about 290.9 miles (468.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.8 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 $46.37 one way or $92.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around San Antonio and Mostly Sunny near West Odessa.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and West Odessa. Straight-line distance: 290.85 mi (468.07 km).

San Antonio

#1 San Antonio

The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area.

Population1,567,118
Coordinates29.4241200, -98.4936300
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
West Odessa

#2 West Odessa

Census designated place

Population22,707
Coordinates31.8423500, -102.4987600
Altitude903
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: West Odessa (-102.49876, 31.84235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 560 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.27 gal
46.45 L · about $46.37
Round trip
$92.74
24.54 gal · 92.9 L
Estimated CO2
109 kg one way
Round trip: 218.1 kg / 481 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $46.37 $92.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.17 $104.34
Premium $4.59 $56.33 $112.66
Diesel $3.99 $48.99 $97.99

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 San Antonio and West Odessa. The current time is 08:53:54.

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.