Lehi to Ottumwa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1017 miles 1636.7 km · straight line
1220.4 miles estimated 1964 km · driving distance
24h 33min estimated drive time
$117 - $145 estimated fuel cost
~2h 33min flight time
81° E bearing direction

How far is Lehi from Ottumwa?

The distance from Lehi to Ottumwa is 1017 miles (1636.7 km) as the crow flies. Ottumwa is located E of Lehi. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1220.4 miles, taking about 24h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 33min. Both are located in United States — Lehi in Utah 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 Lehi 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 Lehi to Ottumwa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 33min $117 - $145 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 28min $98–$183* Budget
Train ~31h 55min $146–$427* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lehi & Ottumwa

Quick Facts

Lehi
40.39°N, 111.85°W
America/Denver
1391m 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 339 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 85 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients