Kokomo to Ottumwa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

330.6 miles 532 km · straight line
396.7 miles estimated 638.4 km · driving distance
7h 59min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
278° W bearing direction

How far is Kokomo from Ottumwa?

The distance from Kokomo to Ottumwa is 330.6 miles (532 km) as the crow flies. Ottumwa is located W of Kokomo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 396.7 miles, taking about 7h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Kokomo in Indiana 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kokomo 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 Kokomo to Ottumwa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 59min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 35min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 35min $48–$139* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kokomo & Ottumwa

Quick Facts

Kokomo
40.49°N, 86.13°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
247m elevation
Ottumwa
41.02°N, 92.41°W
America/Chicago
205m elevation
Explore more routes from Ottumwa

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 110 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients