Ottumwa to Prescott Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1169.9 miles 1882.7 km · straight line
1403.8 miles estimated 2259.2 km · driving distance
28h 14min estimated drive time
$135 - $166 estimated fuel cost
~2h 51min flight time
254° WSW bearing direction

How far is Ottumwa from Prescott Valley?

The distance from Ottumwa to Prescott Valley is 1169.9 miles (1882.7 km) as the crow flies. Prescott Valley is located WSW of Ottumwa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1403.8 miles, taking about 28h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 51min. Both are located in United States — Ottumwa in Iowa and Prescott Valley in Arizona.

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 Prescott Valley. 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 Prescott Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 14min $135 - $166 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 53min $112–$211* Budget
Train ~36h 42min $168–$491* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ottumwa & Prescott Valley

Quick Facts

Ottumwa
41.02°N, 92.41°W
America/Chicago
205m elevation
Prescott Valley
34.61°N, 112.32°W
America/Phoenix
1532m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 390 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 97 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients