Deadwood to Ottumwa: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Deadwood from Ottumwa?
The distance from Deadwood to Ottumwa is 619.1 miles (996.3 km) as the crow flies. Ottumwa is located ESE of Deadwood. By car, the driving distance is approximately 742.9 miles, taking about 14h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Deadwood in South Dakota 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 Deadwood 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 Deadwood to Ottumwa
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 206 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
- You could travel this distance about 40.2 times to circle the Earth's equator