Ottumwa to Prescott: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Ottumwa from Prescott?

The distance from Ottumwa to Prescott is 1179.8 miles (1898.7 km) as the crow flies. Prescott is located WSW of Ottumwa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1415.7 miles, taking about 28h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 52min. Both are located in United States — Ottumwa in Iowa and Prescott 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. 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.