How far is West Odessa, TX from Irving, TX?

The driving distance from West Odessa, TX to Irving, TX is about 357.7 miles (575.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 330.9 miles (532.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
357.71 mi
05h 35m
Flight
330.86 mi
532.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
330.86 mi
Kilometers
532.47 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
357.71 mi
Kilometers
575.68 km
Drive Time
05h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irving
Sat, May 30, 1:17 PM CDT
Return by in West Odessa
Sat, May 30, 6:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Odessa
2026-05-30T07:42
Arrive Irving
Sat, May 30, 1:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:35 AM to 1:35 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
5:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Odessa
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 West Odessa
177.1 mi
02h 47m
To Irving
180.6 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Odessa and Irving.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    24 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West University Boulevard

    11.3 mi · 18 min · West University Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway

    1 km · 52 sec · Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Northeast Loop 338

    1.3 km · 1 min · Northeast Loop 338

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Interstate 20

    112 m · 9 sec · East Interstate 20

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Midland

    1526 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    299.7 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Northeast Loop

    1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  14. 14

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  15. 15

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    2.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    80 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    5 mi · 5 min · Airport Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard, Belt Line Road South

    992 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 356: Irving Boulevard

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on West Irving Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West Irving Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1877 ft · 53 sec · West 2nd Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Ohio Street

    133 m · 19 sec · South Ohio Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ohio Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
300 mi · 84%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 4%
West University Boulevard
11.3 mi · 3%
I 820 TEXpress
6.93 mi · 2%
West Freeway
5.6 mi · 2%
Airport Freeway
5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

300 mi · 05h 04m

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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
330.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Impact
02h 47m from West Odessa
Leave By
5:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Odessa and Mostly Sunny near Irving.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Odessa to Irving?

The road trip is about 357.7 miles (575.7 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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 177.1 miles from West Odessa and 180.6 miles from Irving.

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

The direct path is about 330.9 miles (532.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.69 one way or $95.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Odessa and Mostly Sunny near Irving.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Odessa and Irving. Straight-line distance: 330.86 mi (532.47 km).

West Odessa

#1 West Odessa

Census designated place

Population22,707
Coordinates31.8423500, -102.4987600
Altitude903
CountryUnited States
Irving

#2 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: (-102.499127, 31.841808)
End: West Irving Boulevard (-96.948894, 32.813864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 576 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.62 gal
47.78 L · about $47.69
Round trip
$95.38
25.24 gal · 95.56 L
Estimated CO2
112.2 kg one way
Round trip: 224.3 kg / 494 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $47.69 $95.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.66 $107.32
Premium $4.59 $57.94 $115.88
Diesel $3.99 $50.39 $100.78

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 West Odessa and Irving. The current time is 07:42:03.

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.