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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
349.02 mi
05h 29m
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
349.02 mi
Kilometers
561.69 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Sat, May 30, 1:13 PM CDT
Return by in West Odessa
Sat, May 30, 6:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Odessa
2026-05-30T07:43
Arrive San Antonio
Sat, May 30, 1:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:30 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
6:00 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
Sonora
TX

City in Texas

From West Odessa
173.9 mi
02h 45m
To San Antonio
175.2 mi
02h 45m

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
90°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

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.

  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

    5.1 mi · 8 min · West University Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2039 ft · 56 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Loop 338

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Northwest Loop 338

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South US Highway 385

    49.5 mi · 57 min · South US Highway 385

  7. 7

    Continue on Farm to Market Road 305

    18.1 mi · 27 min · Farm to Market Road 305

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto I 10 Service Road

    126 m · 8 sec · I 10 Service Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East: San Antonio

    1786 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    242.5 mi · 3 hr 51 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown

    2505 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad

    804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad

    2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    2582 ft · 56 sec · Dolorosa Street

  18. 18

    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.

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
260 mi · 75%
South US Highway 385
49.5 mi · 14%
Farm to Market Road 305
18.1 mi · 5%
Northwest Loop 338
6.67 mi · 2%
West University Boulevard
5.45 mi · 2%
McDermott Freeway
1.65 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.1 mi
290.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
02h 45m from West Odessa
Leave By
6:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

West Odessa

#1 West Odessa

Census designated place

Population22,707
Coordinates31.8423500, -102.4987600
Altitude903
CountryUnited States
San Antonio

#2 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
Start: (-102.499127, 31.841808)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 562 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
12.32 gal
46.62 L · about $46.56
Round trip
$93.11
24.64 gal · 93.24 L
Estimated CO2
109.5 kg one way
Round trip: 219 kg / 483 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between West Odessa and San Antonio. The current time is 07:43:46.

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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.