Fort Worth to Ottumwa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

632.1 miles 1017.3 km · straight line
765.7 miles actual route 1232.3 km · driving distance
13h 50min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
24° NNE bearing direction

How far is Fort Worth from Ottumwa?

The distance from Fort Worth to Ottumwa is 632.1 miles (1017.3 km) as the crow flies. Ottumwa is located NNE of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 765.7 miles, taking about 13h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Fort Worth in Texas 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 Worth and Ottumwa. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Worth to Ottumwa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 50min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 36min $61–$115* Budget
Train ~17h 59min $92–$268* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Worth & Ottumwa

Quick Facts

Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m 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 211 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM