Cheyenne to Ottumwa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

645.8 miles 1039.3 km · straight line
775 miles estimated 1247.2 km · driving distance
15h 35min estimated drive time
$75 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
87° E bearing direction

How far is Cheyenne from Ottumwa?

The distance from Cheyenne to Ottumwa is 645.8 miles (1039.3 km) as the crow flies. Ottumwa is located E of Cheyenne. By car, the driving distance is approximately 775 miles, taking about 15h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Cheyenne in Wyoming 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 Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne to Ottumwa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 35min $75 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 42min $62–$116* Budget
Train ~20h 16min $93–$271* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cheyenne & Ottumwa

Quick Facts

Cheyenne
41.14°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1856m 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 215 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients