Ottumwa to Redwood: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Ottumwa from Redwood?

The distance from Ottumwa to Redwood is 1635.4 miles (2632 km) as the crow flies. Redwood is located W of Ottumwa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1962.5 miles, taking about 39h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 47min. Both are located in United States — Ottumwa in Iowa and Redwood in California.

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 Redwood. 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.