Denison to Ottumwa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

550.5 miles 885.9 km · straight line
660.6 miles estimated 1063.1 km · driving distance
13h 17min estimated drive time
$64 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
23° NNE bearing direction

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 17min $64 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 56min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~17h 16min $79–$231* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denison & Ottumwa

Quick Facts

Denison
33.76°N, 96.54°W
America/Chicago
222m elevation
Ottumwa
41.02°N, 92.41°W
America/Chicago
205m elevation
Explore more routes from Ottumwa

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
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients