Hastings, Nebraska to Ottumwa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

314 miles 505.3 km · straight line
376.8 miles estimated 606.4 km · driving distance
7h 35min estimated drive time
$36 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
83° E bearing direction

How far is Hastings, Nebraska from Ottumwa?

The distance from Hastings, Nebraska to Ottumwa is 314 miles (505.3 km) as the crow flies. Ottumwa is located E of Hastings, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 376.8 miles, taking about 7h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Hastings, Nebraska in Nebraska 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. 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 Hastings, Nebraska 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 Hastings, Nebraska to Ottumwa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 35min $36 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 6min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 12min $45–$132* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hastings, Nebraska & Ottumwa

Quick Facts

Hastings, Nebraska
40.59°N, 98.39°W
America/Chicago
587m 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 105 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 79.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients