Driving from Los Angeles to Odessa
Odessa lies 1,500 km (932 mi) east of Los Angeles, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 20 h 20 min without stops, over roughly 1,830 km (1,137 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Los Angeles | Odessa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 3.8 million | 114,428 |
| Elevation | 96 m (315 ft) | 885 m (2,904 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 90001–90189 | 79760–79769 |
Clocks in Odessa are 2 h ahead of Los Angeles right now, so a 20 h 20 min journey lands 22 h 20 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Odessa from Los Angeles?
1,500 km (932 mi) in a straight line, east of Los Angeles; by road roughly 1,830 km (1,137 mi).
How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Odessa by car?
About 20 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Los Angeles and Odessa?
Odessa is 2 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Los_Angeles).
Where these facts come from
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- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
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.