Ottumwa to Park City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

996.1 miles 1603.1 km · straight line
1195.3 miles estimated 1923.7 km · driving distance
24h 3min estimated drive time
$115 - $142 estimated fuel cost
~2h 30min flight time
275° W bearing direction

How far is Ottumwa from Park City?

The distance from Ottumwa to Park City is 996.1 miles (1603.1 km) as the crow flies. Park City is located W of Ottumwa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1195.3 miles, taking about 24h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 30min. Both are located in United States — Ottumwa in Iowa and Park City in Utah.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Ottumwa and Park City. 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 Ottumwa to Park City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 3min $115 - $142 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 52min $96–$179* Budget
Train ~31h 16min $143–$418* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ottumwa & Park City

Quick Facts

Ottumwa
41.02°N, 92.41°W
America/Chicago
205m elevation
Park City
40.65°N, 111.50°W
America/Denver
2103m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 332 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 83 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients