Denison to Ottumwa: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Denison from Ottumwa?
The distance from Denison to Ottumwa is 550.5 miles (885.9 km) as the crow flies. Ottumwa is located NNE of Denison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 660.6 miles, taking about 13h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Denison in Texas 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 Denison 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 Denison to Ottumwa
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 184 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
- You could travel this distance about 45.2 times to circle the Earth's equator