Jackson Hole to Ottumwa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

951.8 miles 1531.7 km · straight line
1142.1 miles estimated 1838 km · driving distance
22h 59min estimated drive time
$110 - $135 estimated fuel cost
~2h 25min flight time
94° E bearing direction

How far is Jackson Hole from Ottumwa?

The distance from Jackson Hole to Ottumwa is 951.8 miles (1531.7 km) as the crow flies. Ottumwa is located E of Jackson Hole. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1142.1 miles, taking about 22h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 25min. Both are located in United States — Jackson Hole in Wyoming 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jackson Hole 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 Jackson Hole to Ottumwa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 59min $110 - $135 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 35min $91–$171* Budget
Train ~29h 53min $137–$400* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson Hole & Ottumwa

Quick Facts

Jackson Hole
43.48°N, 110.76°W
America/Denver
1901m 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 317 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients