Trip from West Odessa, TX to Dallas, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 20m

Distance

359.8 mi

579 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

6h 8m ★

6 AM

6h 20m

8 AM

6h 45m

10 AM

6h 29m

12 PM

6h 26m

3 PM

6h 30m

5 PM

6h 44m

8 PM

6h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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West Odessa, TX

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Dallas, TX

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Trip Overview

Spanning 363.3 miles across the Texas landscape, this journey from West Odessa to Dallas typically takes 5 hours and 38 minutes of drive time. Because the duration is manageable for a single push, it functions perfectly as a one-day trip, though you should budget approximately $54 for fuel to cover the distance. Both your starting point and destination sit within the Great Plains, ensuring a consistent regional feel throughout your travel. While the route does not require an overnight split, knowing the total mileage helps you plan your day effectively. This straightforward trek is ideal for those looking to reach the Dallas area without the need for multiple rest stops, keeping your logistics simple and efficient.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

179.9 miles from West Odessa, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 9m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 20	299.7 mi	5h 3m
Tom Landry Freeway	30 mi	35m
West Freeway	15.2 mi	17m
West University Boulevard	11.3 mi	17m
Northeast Loop 338	0.8 mi	1m
Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway	0.6 mi	<1m
Continental Avenue	0.2 mi	<1m
North Stemmons Freeway	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 20 — 299.7 mi, about 5h 3m

Traffic on I-20

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 80 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

5 PM

~1,418 veh/hr typical · worst 1,763

Quietest

2 AM

~199 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

7.1×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Odessa, TX and Dallas, TX.

Start on this road

97 ft · 7 sec · this road

Turn left

79 ft · 10 sec

Turn left onto FM 2020

11 mi · 17 min · West University Boulevard

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Loop 338

0.6 mi · 51 sec · Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway

Use the right lane.

Continue on Loop 338

0.8 mi · 1 min · Northeast Loop 338

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto East Interstate 20

367 ft · 9 sec · East Interstate 20

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward I 20 East: Midland

Merge onto I 20

300 mi · 5 hr 3 min · I 20

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30

15 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

Exit 421 Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 30

30 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 14 sec

Exit 45A Toward I 35E North: Denton Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Toward I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 35E North: Denton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 35E

0.2 mi · 19 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Exit 429A Toward Continental Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto Continental Avenue

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

433 ft · 10 sec · North Lamar Street

Arrive at destination

North Lamar Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 363.3-mile journey, aim to depart early in the morning to beat potential traffic as you approach the Dallas metro area. Since there are no designated stops programmed into this route, plan your own breaks strategically to keep your energy levels high during the technical, turn-heavy sections. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge throughout the day, as local roads can lead to unpredictable consumption rates; having that $54 budget prepared is a smart move. Because the entire trip is designed to be completed in a single day, you have the flexibility to choose your own pace. A practical tip for this specific drive is to map out your own refueling points in advance, as local roads may offer fewer service options than a major interstate.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 179.9 miles from West Odessa, TX, or about 3h 9m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 299.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 79 miles or 1h 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 179.9 miles or 3h 9m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 10m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dallas, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving West Odessa, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from West Odessa, TX

This is one driving day of about 359.8 miles and 6h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 79 miles from West Odessa, TX.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 299.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tye, TX

180 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Big Spring, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 79 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tye, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 179.9 miles from West Odessa, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Museum of the Southwest

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Midland, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14326832882

Visit website

12th Armored Division Memorial

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Abilene, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13256776515

Visit website

Blakemore Planetarium

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Midland, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14322379106

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 312.9 and 359.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

312.9 mi into trip | ~5h 24m in | I 30 / West Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30 / West Freeway toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 421 Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth

358.2 mi into trip | ~6h 17m in

Take the exit toward I 35E North: Denton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 45A Toward I 35E North: Denton

358.3 mi into trip | ~6h 17m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street

358.5 mi into trip | ~6h 17m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North: Denton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 35E North: Denton

359.2 mi into trip | ~6h 19m in

Take the exit toward Continental Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 429A Toward Continental Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$49.28 one way

$98.56 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 126 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$55.05	$110.09
premium	$4.23	$59.85	$119.70
diesel	$4.80	$67.94	$135.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$49

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$74–$99

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 125.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	107.9	1	$37.78	$17.27
Efficient EV	90	1	$31.48	$14.39
EV Truck/SUV	143.9	1	$50.37	$23.03

Gas CO2

126 kg

EV CO2

42 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Jul 17, 2026

Origin

West Odessa, TX

Late night in West Odessa on Monday

Local time

2:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 10 mph 25% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 4:05AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 4:02AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Destination

Dallas, TX

Late night in Dallas on Monday

Local time

2:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Mostly Cloudy

SSE 5 mph 7% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 4:05AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 4:02AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

10 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 20m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous, straight-shot interstate grind, this route keeps you engaged with its winding nature and shifting local roads. Because the highway share is 0%, you will spend the entirety of your 5-hour and 38-minute journey navigating smaller thoroughfares rather than high-speed lanes. This setup offers a more hands-on experience, requiring you to stay alert through every turn. You will not find long, uninterrupted stretches of open highway here, so prepare for a drive that prioritizes technical navigation over cruising speed.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 299.7 mi on I 20.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and Tom Landry Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 312.9 miles in near I 30 / West Freeway.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 359.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 312.9 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 358.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 358.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

2,963 ft 428 ft

Total Climb

313 ft

Total Descent

2,848 ft

Highest Point

2,963 ft

Elevation Range

2,535 ft

About the Cities

Starting in West Odessa, TX

Full guide →

Arriving in Dallas, TX

Full guide →

“Big D” · Founded 1841

Dallas, with a population of more than 1.3 million residents, is the ninth largest city in the United States and the third largest in the state of Texas. It is an impressive melting pot of culture and character. Boasting high-end luxury hotels, innumerable fine dining spots, and one of the busiest airports in the world, Dallas maintains an upscale ethos reflected by an affluent population, world-class museums, and a shimmering modern skyline. Its history was marred by the infamous assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, but there is more historic and contemporary heritage to be discovered in the city. As a center of the oil and cotton industries in the late 1800s and early 1900s, Dallas was a classic American boom town and remains one of the fastest growing cities in the nation.

Top landmarks

• Dallas Museum of Art — art museum in Dallas, Texas
• Texas School Book Depository — building in Dallas, Texas, United States
• George W. Bush Presidential Center — Presidential library and museum for U.S. President George W. Bush, located in Da...

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 20m. Total distance: 359.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 20m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 299.7 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 41 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Dallas, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 41 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.3 hours each way, a round trip means 12.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Dallas, TX before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-20

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Howard County Eastbound Rest Area

Rest Area

Rest Area

Mitchell County Westbound Rest Area

Picnic Area

I-20 Westbound Picnic Area

I-20 Eastbound Picnic Area

Service Plaza

Pilot Travel Center

Eastland County Eastbound Rest Area

Eastland County Westbound Rest Area

Nolan County Eastbound Rest Area

QuikTrip

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

Road Ranger

Flying J Travel Center

Pilot Travel Center

Flying J Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

TA

Love's Travel Stop

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

QuikTrip

Service Plaza

Petro Stopping Centers

Callahan County Eastbound Rest Area

Callahan County Westbound Rest Area

Flying J Travel Center

Picnic Area

Picnic Area

Rest Area

TA

Pilot Travel Center

Flying J Travel Center

Pilot Travel Center

QuikTrip

Pilot Travel Center

Service Plaza

City Park

Permian Basin Petroleum Museum

Dennis the Menace Park

Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden

Paramount Theatre

Museum of the Southwest

12th Armored Division Memorial

Blakemore Planetarium

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

West Odessa, TX

Dallas, TX

Same local time

10 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 20m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

About the Cities

Starting in West Odessa, TX

Arriving in Dallas, TX

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?