Findlay to Ottumwa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

456.5 miles 734.6 km · straight line
547.7 miles estimated 881.5 km · driving distance
11h 1min estimated drive time
$53 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
273° W bearing direction

How far is Findlay from Ottumwa?

The distance from Findlay to Ottumwa is 456.5 miles (734.6 km) as the crow flies. Ottumwa is located W of Findlay. By car, the driving distance is approximately 547.7 miles, taking about 11h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Findlay in Ohio 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 Findlay 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 Findlay to Ottumwa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 1min $53 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 13min $44–$82* Budget
Train ~10h 28min $66–$192* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Findlay & Ottumwa

Quick Facts

Findlay
41.04°N, 83.65°W
America/New_York
237m 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 152 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients