El Paso to Odessa by bus
Odessa lies 389 km (242 mi) east of El Paso, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 7 h 14 min including stops, over roughly 475 km (295 mi) of road.
| El Paso | Odessa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 678,815 | 114,428 |
| Elevation | 1,137 m (3,730 ft) | 885 m (2,904 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Denver) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 79901–88595 | 79760–79769 |
Clocks in Odessa are 1 h ahead of El Paso right now, so a 7 h 14 min journey lands 8 h 14 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Odessa from El Paso?
389 km (242 mi) in a straight line, east of El Paso; by road roughly 475 km (295 mi).
How long does it take to get from El Paso to Odessa by bus?
About 7 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between El Paso and Odessa?
Odessa is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Denver).
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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.