Branson to Ottumwa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Branson from Ottumwa?

The distance from Branson to Ottumwa is 305.5 miles (491.6 km) as the crow flies. Ottumwa is located N of Branson. By car, the driving distance is approximately 381.8 miles, taking about 7h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Branson in Missouri 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Branson 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.