Mesa to Ottumwa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Mesa from Ottumwa?

The distance from Mesa to Ottumwa is 1187.1 miles (1910.5 km) as the crow flies. Ottumwa is located ENE of Mesa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1412.2 miles, taking about 26h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 53min. Both are located in United States — Mesa in Arizona 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 Mesa and Ottumwa. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.