Elizabethtown to Ottumwa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Elizabethtown from Ottumwa?

The distance from Elizabethtown to Ottumwa is 418.6 miles (673.6 km) as the crow flies. Ottumwa is located NW of Elizabethtown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 502.3 miles, taking about 10h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Elizabethtown in Kentucky 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Elizabethtown 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.