Bentonville to Ottumwa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

335.4 miles 539.7 km · straight line
402.4 miles estimated 647.6 km · driving distance
8h 6min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
16° NNE bearing direction

How far is Bentonville from Ottumwa?

The distance from Bentonville to Ottumwa is 335.4 miles (539.7 km) as the crow flies. Ottumwa is located NNE of Bentonville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 402.4 miles, taking about 8h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Bentonville 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 Bentonville 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 Bentonville to Ottumwa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 6min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 43min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 42min $48–$141* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bentonville & Ottumwa

Quick Facts

Bentonville
36.37°N, 94.21°W
America/Chicago
395m 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 112 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients