Kearney to Owatonna: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Kearney from Owatonna?

The distance from Kearney to Owatonna is 379.2 miles (610.3 km) as the crow flies. Owatonna is located NE of Kearney. By car, the driving distance is approximately 455.1 miles, taking about 9h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Kearney in Nebraska and Owatonna in Minnesota.

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 Kearney and Owatonna. 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.