Brighton, Colorado to Ottumwa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

655.3 miles 1054.6 km · straight line
786.3 miles estimated 1265.5 km · driving distance
15h 49min estimated drive time
$76 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Brighton, Colorado from Ottumwa?

The distance from Brighton, Colorado to Ottumwa is 655.3 miles (1054.6 km) as the crow flies. Ottumwa is located E of Brighton, Colorado. By car, the driving distance is approximately 786.3 miles, taking about 15h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Brighton, Colorado in Colorado 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 Brighton, Colorado 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 Brighton, Colorado to Ottumwa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 49min $76 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 59min $63–$118* Budget
Train ~20h 34min $94–$275* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brighton, Colorado & Ottumwa

Quick Facts

Brighton, Colorado
39.99°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1519m 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 218 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients