Chicago to Owatonna: Road Trip Guide & Distance

321.2 miles 516.9 km · straight line
389.2 miles actual route 626.3 km · driving distance
7h 18min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
300° WNW bearing direction

How far is Chicago from Owatonna?

The distance from Chicago to Owatonna is 321.2 miles (516.9 km) as the crow flies. Owatonna is located WNW of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 389.2 miles, taking about 7h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois and Owatonna in Minnesota.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Chicago and Owatonna. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Chicago to Owatonna

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 18min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 46min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~6h 56min $47–$136* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chicago & Owatonna

Quick Facts

Chicago
41.88°N, 87.63°W
America/Chicago
181m elevation
Owatonna
44.08°N, 93.23°W
America/Chicago
351m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 107 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 77.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM