Bella Vista to Ottumwa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

329.3 miles 529.9 km · straight line
395.1 miles estimated 635.9 km · driving distance
7h 57min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
17° NNE bearing direction

How far is Bella Vista from Ottumwa?

The distance from Bella Vista to Ottumwa is 329.3 miles (529.9 km) as the crow flies. Ottumwa is located NNE of Bella Vista. By car, the driving distance is approximately 395.1 miles, taking about 7h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Bella Vista in Arkansas and Ottumwa in Iowa.

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. 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 Bella Vista 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.

How to Get from Bella Vista to Ottumwa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 57min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 32min $32–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 33min $47–$138* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bella Vista & Ottumwa

Quick Facts

Bella Vista
36.48°N, 94.27°W
America/Chicago
315m elevation
Ottumwa
41.02°N, 92.41°W
America/Chicago
205m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 110 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients