Newton, Iowa to Owatonna: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Newton, Iowa from Owatonna?

The distance from Newton, Iowa to Owatonna is 165 miles (265.5 km) as the crow flies. Owatonna is located N of Newton, Iowa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 206.2 miles, taking about 4h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United States — Newton, Iowa in Iowa and Owatonna in Minnesota.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Newton, Iowa and Owatonna. 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.