Greenville, Mississippi to Ottumwa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Greenville, Mississippi from Ottumwa?

The distance from Greenville, Mississippi to Ottumwa is 531.1 miles (854.7 km) as the crow flies. Ottumwa is located N of Greenville, Mississippi. By car, the driving distance is approximately 637.3 miles, taking about 12h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Greenville, Mississippi in Mississippi 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Greenville, Mississippi 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.