Castle Rock to Ottumwa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

666 miles 1071.8 km · straight line
799.2 miles estimated 1286.2 km · driving distance
16h 5min estimated drive time
$77 - $95 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
76° ENE bearing direction

How far is Castle Rock from Ottumwa?

The distance from Castle Rock to Ottumwa is 666 miles (1071.8 km) as the crow flies. Ottumwa is located ENE of Castle Rock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 799.2 miles, taking about 16h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Castle Rock 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 Castle Rock 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 Castle Rock to Ottumwa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 5min $77 - $95 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 18min $64–$120* Budget
Train ~20h 55min $96–$280* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Castle Rock & Ottumwa

Quick Facts

Castle Rock
39.37°N, 104.86°W
America/Denver
1897m 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 222 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients