How far is West Odessa, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from West Odessa, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 349 miles (561.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 290.9 miles (468.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Odessa and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Odessa and San Antonio.
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Start on the route
30 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto West University Boulevard
5.1 mi · 8 min · West University Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
2039 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Loop 338
6.7 mi · 8 min · Northwest Loop 338
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Turn right onto South US Highway 385
49.5 mi · 57 min · South US Highway 385
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Continue on Farm to Market Road 305
18.1 mi · 27 min · Farm to Market Road 305
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At the end of the road, turn right
4.2 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto I 10 Service Road
126 m · 8 sec · I 10 Service Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East: San Antonio
1786 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
242.5 mi · 3 hr 51 min
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Keep slight right
17.4 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
2505 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad
2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
2582 ft · 56 sec · Dolorosa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Odessa and San Antonio.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
243 mi · 03h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Odessa and Partly Sunny near San Antonio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Odessa to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 349 miles (561.7 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?
Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.9 miles from West Odessa and 175.2 miles from San Antonio.
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 58.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.56 one way or $93.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Odessa and Partly Sunny near San Antonio.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Odessa and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 290.85 mi (468.07 km).
#1 West Odessa
Census designated place
| Population | 22,707 |
| Coordinates | 31.8423500, -102.4987600 |
| Altitude | 903 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Antonio
The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,567,118 |
| Coordinates | 29.4241200, -98.4936300 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 562 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $46.56 | $93.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $52.38 | $104.77 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $56.56 | $113.12 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $49.19 | $98.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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