How long is the commute from Odessa, TX?
Workers who live in Odessa, TX take an average of 22.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
3.4% work from home.
7.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.4 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Households without a car
- 7.0%
How people in Odessa get to work
| Means of transportation | Odessa | Ector County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.5% (±2.0 points) | 83.1% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.7% (±1.7 points) | 11.4% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.3 points) | 0.8% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±0.6 points) | 1.3% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.4% (±0.8 points) | 3.2% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Odessa, the average commute is lower than in Ector County (25.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Odessa, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Ector County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Ector County, Odessa ranks 4 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 989 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Odessa
| Vehicles available | Odessa | Ector County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.0% (±1.5 points) | 6.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.2% (±2.4 points) | 34.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.3% (±2.2 points) | 37.3% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.5% (±2.1 points) | 21.8% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Odessa, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Ector County (6.1%).
It is also higher than in Texas (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Odessa
| Odessa | Ector County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.4% (±0.8 points) | 3.2% (±0.7 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.8% (±0.9 points) | 95.9% (±0.8 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.7% (±1.6 points) | 87.6% (±1.4 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Odessa, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Ector County (87.6%).
It is also lower than in Texas (91.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Odessa
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa | — | 22.4 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Gardendale | 9.2 mi | 30.8 minutes (±6.6) | Higher |
| West Odessa | 9.5 mi | 33.8 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Midland | 17 mi | 20.1 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Goldsmith | 17 mi | 29.9 minutes (±7.1) | Higher |
| Andrews | 33 mi | 21.6 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Crane | 34 mi | 29.7 minutes (±7.1) | Higher |
| Stanton | 37 mi | 19.0 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Thorntonville | 40 mi | 27.5 minutes (±8.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Midland, TX (20.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Gardendale, TX (30.8 minutes), West Odessa, TX (33.8 minutes), Goldsmith, TX (29.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Ector County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Odessa | 33.8 minutes (±4.4) |
| 2 | Gardendale | 30.8 minutes (±6.6) |
| 3 | Goldsmith | 29.9 minutes (±7.1) |
| 4 | Odessa | 22.4 minutes (±1.0) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Odessa
How long is the average commute in Odessa?
Workers who live in Odessa, TX take an average of 22.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Odessa without a car?
7.0% of households in Odessa have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Odessa?
3.4% (±0.8 points) of workers who live in Odessa worked from home, and 88.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Odessa city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Odessa city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Odessa city, Texas
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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