Moab to Ottumwa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Moab from Ottumwa?

The distance from Moab to Ottumwa is 923.8 miles (1486.7 km) as the crow flies. Ottumwa is located ENE of Moab. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1108.5 miles, taking about 22h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Both are located in United States — Moab 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 Moab 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.