Day trip from Abilene to Odessa
Odessa lies 257 km (160 mi) west of Abilene, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 257 km (160 mi) apart, Odessa is a realistic day trip from Abilene: about 4 h 11 min each way by road.
| Abilene | Odessa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 125,182 | 114,428 |
| Elevation | 525 m (1,722 ft) | 885 m (2,904 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 79601–79699 | 79760–79769 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Odessa
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Staying in Odessa
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Common questions
How far is Odessa from Abilene?
257 km (160 mi) in a straight line, west of Abilene; by road roughly 313 km (195 mi).
How long does it take to get from Abilene to Odessa by road?
About 4 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Abilene and Odessa?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- 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.