Denver to Owatonna: Road Trip Guide & Distance

674.4 miles 1085.4 km · straight line
852 miles actual route 1371.1 km · driving distance
14h 53min estimated drive time
$82 - $101 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
60° ENE bearing direction

How far is Denver from Owatonna?

The distance from Denver to Owatonna is 674.4 miles (1085.4 km) as the crow flies. Owatonna is located ENE of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 852 miles, taking about 14h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Denver in Colorado and Owatonna in Minnesota.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Denver 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 Denver to Owatonna

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 53min $82 - $101 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 52min $68–$128* Budget
Train ~19h 21min $102–$298* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denver & Owatonna

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m 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 225 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM