Badlands to Ottumwa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Badlands from Ottumwa?

The distance from Badlands to Ottumwa is 542.4 miles (872.9 km) as the crow flies. Ottumwa is located ESE of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 650.9 miles, taking about 13h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Ottumwa in Iowa.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Badlands and Ottumwa. 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.