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

The driving distance from West Odessa, TX to Plano, TX is about 382.6 miles (615.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 347.8 miles (559.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 53m 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
382.56 mi
05h 56m
Flight
347.82 mi
559.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
347.82 mi
Kilometers
559.77 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
382.56 mi
Kilometers
615.67 km
Drive Time
05h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Sat, May 30, 1:38 PM CDT
Return by in West Odessa
Sat, May 30, 7:35 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 Plano
Sat, May 30, 1:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:57 AM to 1:57 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
5:06 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
Clyde
TX

City in Callahan County, Texas, United States

From West Odessa
188.3 mi
02h 58m
To Plano
194.2 mi
02h 58m

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
91°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 Plano.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.7 mi · 12 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Loop 12 TEXpress

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Loop 12 TEXpress

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto North Walton Walker Boulevard

    1.3 km · 54 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto North Stemmons Freeway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 East

    2673 ft · 50 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  21. 21

    Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas

    1825 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    1.4 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · North Central Expressway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street

    2162 ft · 53 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto North Central Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East 15th Street

    3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
300 mi · 78%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 3%
SH 183 TEXpress
11.7 mi · 3%
West University Boulevard
11.3 mi · 3%
I 820 TEXpress
6.93 mi · 2%
North Central Expressway
6.73 mi · 2%
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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.8 mi
347.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clyde
02h 58m from West Odessa
Leave By
5:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Odessa and Mostly Sunny near Plano.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 382.6 miles (615.7 km) and usually takes 05h 56m 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?

Clyde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.3 miles from West Odessa and 194.2 miles from Plano.

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

The direct path is about 347.8 miles (559.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 5:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.02 one way or $102.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Odessa and Plano. Straight-line distance: 347.82 mi (559.77 km).

West Odessa

#1 West Odessa

Census designated place

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

#2 Plano

The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population291,296
Coordinates33.0198400, -96.6988900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: (-102.499127, 31.841808)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 616 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.5 gal
51.1 L · about $51.02
Round trip
$102.03
27 gal · 102.2 L
Estimated CO2
120 kg one way
Round trip: 239.9 kg / 529 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $51.02 $102.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $57.40 $114.80
Premium $4.59 $61.98 $123.96
Diesel $3.99 $53.91 $107.81

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 Plano. The current time is 07:42:04.

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.