Odessa Missouri Map

About Odessa, Missouri

Odessa is a locality in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,620. The population density is 526.5 people per km². Odessa is located at 38.9992°N, 93.9536°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 64076.

Odessa, Missouri, unfurls across a landscape of gentle Missouri hills, a place where the sky seems to stretch wider than usual, especially at dusk when the light softens to a hazy gold. It lies 17.7 miles east of Blue Springs, MO (from Blue Springs, MO: bearing 94°T), and is situated 9.4 miles east of Oak Grove. The terrain here is a tapestry of rolling farmland, punctuated by stands of mature oak and hickory that whisper secrets on the breeze. The air itself carries a certain weight, a blend of damp earth after a spring shower and the dry, sun-baked scent of ripening corn. Houses, often painted in shades of white, cream, and pale blue, line quiet streets, their porches adorned with potted geraniums and rocking chairs that invite a slower pace. It’s a place where the horizon feels both distant and intimately familiar, a constant presence that shapes the rhythm of life. The history of Odessa is deeply entwined with the agricultural heartland of Missouri, its economy long rooted in the cultivation of soybeans and corn that stretch to the very edges of perception. This fertile ground, carved out by ancient rivers, has sustained generations, fostering a sense of enduring connection to the land. While the grand pronouncements of history might pass Odessa by, the quieter narratives of its founding families and the steady labor of its farmers are etched into its character. The local grain elevator stands as a silent sentinel, a monument to the persistent flow of commerce, and the occasional rumble of a passing train carries the echoes of a past when such journeys were the lifeblood of isolated communities. In Odessa, the present is a continuation, a quiet hum of continuity against the vast, open canvas of the American Midwest.

About This Odessa Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Odessa, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.999175, -93.953556. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Odessa and Lafayette County.

Detailed location data for Odessa includes the ZIP code (64076), telephone area code (816), county seat of Lafayette County (Lexington), and school district assignment (Odessa R-VII School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Odessa is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.