Cheyenne to Ottumwa: Road Trip Guide & Distance
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
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Quick Facts
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