Arlington Heights to Owatonna: Road Trip Guide & Distance

298.4 miles 480.2 km · straight line
373 miles estimated 600.3 km · driving distance
7h 30min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
299° WNW bearing direction

How far is Arlington Heights from Owatonna?

The distance from Arlington Heights to Owatonna is 298.4 miles (480.2 km) as the crow flies. Owatonna is located WNW of Arlington Heights. By car, the driving distance is approximately 373 miles, taking about 7h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Arlington Heights in Illinois and Owatonna in Minnesota.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Arlington Heights and Owatonna. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Arlington Heights to Owatonna

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 30min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 0min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 8min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington Heights & Owatonna

Quick Facts

Arlington Heights
42.09°N, 87.98°W
America/Chicago
214m elevation
Owatonna
44.08°N, 93.23°W
America/Chicago
351m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 99 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 83.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients