Dodge City to Ottumwa: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Dodge City from Ottumwa?
The distance from Dodge City to Ottumwa is 464.4 miles (747.4 km) as the crow flies. Ottumwa is located ENE of Dodge City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 557.3 miles, taking about 11h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Dodge City in Kansas and Ottumwa in Iowa.
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. 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 Dodge City 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 Dodge City to Ottumwa
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 155 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
- You could travel this distance about 53.6 times to circle the Earth's equator