Farmington, New Mexico to Ottumwa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

898.9 miles 1446.7 km · straight line
1078.7 miles estimated 1736 km · driving distance
21h 42min estimated drive time
$104 - $128 estimated fuel cost
~2h 19min flight time
66° ENE bearing direction

How far is Farmington, New Mexico from Ottumwa?

The distance from Farmington, New Mexico to Ottumwa is 898.9 miles (1446.7 km) as the crow flies. Ottumwa is located ENE of Farmington, New Mexico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1078.7 miles, taking about 21h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 19min. Both are located in United States — Farmington, New Mexico in New Mexico 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 Farmington, New Mexico 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 Farmington, New Mexico to Ottumwa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 42min $104 - $128 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 2min $86–$162* Budget
Train ~28h 13min $129–$378* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Farmington, New Mexico & Ottumwa

Quick Facts

Farmington, New Mexico
36.73°N, 108.22°W
America/Denver
1615m 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 300 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 75 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients