Durango to Ottumwa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

866.9 miles 1395.2 km · straight line
1040.3 miles estimated 1674.2 km · driving distance
20h 56min estimated drive time
$100 - $123 estimated fuel cost
~2h 15min flight time
68° ENE bearing direction

How far is Durango from Ottumwa?

The distance from Durango to Ottumwa is 866.9 miles (1395.2 km) as the crow flies. Ottumwa is located ENE of Durango. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1040.3 miles, taking about 20h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 15min. Both are located in United States — Durango in Colorado 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. 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 Durango 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 Durango to Ottumwa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 56min $100 - $123 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 7min $83–$156* Budget
Train ~27h 13min $125–$364* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durango & Ottumwa

Quick Facts

Durango
37.28°N, 107.88°W
America/Denver
1988m elevation
Ottumwa
41.02°N, 92.41°W
America/Chicago
205m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 289 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients