Ogden to Ottumwa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1016.1 miles 1635.3 km · straight line
1219.4 miles estimated 1962.4 km · driving distance
24h 32min estimated drive time
$117 - $144 estimated fuel cost
~2h 33min flight time
84° E bearing direction

How far is Ogden from Ottumwa?

The distance from Ogden to Ottumwa is 1016.1 miles (1635.3 km) as the crow flies. Ottumwa is located E of Ogden. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1219.4 miles, taking about 24h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 33min. Both are located in United States — Ogden 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 Ogden 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 Ogden to Ottumwa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 32min $117 - $144 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 26min $98–$183* Budget
Train ~31h 54min $146–$427* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ogden & Ottumwa

Quick Facts

Ogden
41.22°N, 111.97°W
America/Denver
1311m 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