Hays to Ottumwa: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Hays from Ottumwa?
The distance from Hays to Ottumwa is 394.9 miles (635.5 km) as the crow flies. Ottumwa is located ENE of Hays. By car, the driving distance is approximately 473.9 miles, taking about 9h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Hays in Kansas 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 Hays 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 Hays to Ottumwa
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Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 132 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
- You could travel this distance about 63.1 times to circle the Earth's equator