Kirksville to Ottumwa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Kirksville from Ottumwa?

The distance from Kirksville to Ottumwa is 57.7 miles (92.9 km) as the crow flies. Ottumwa is located N of Kirksville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 75.1 miles, taking about 1h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States — Kirksville in Missouri and Ottumwa in Iowa.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kirksville 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.