Fort Collins to Ottumwa: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Fort Collins from Ottumwa?
The distance from Fort Collins to Ottumwa is 662.9 miles (1066.9 km) as the crow flies. Ottumwa is located E of Fort Collins. By car, the driving distance is approximately 795.5 miles, taking about 16h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Fort Collins 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins to Ottumwa
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 221 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
- You could travel this distance about 37.6 times to circle the Earth's equator