Ottumwa to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

207.4 miles 333.8 km · straight line
259.3 miles estimated 417.3 km · driving distance
5h 13min estimated drive time
$25 - $31 estimated fuel cost
~55min flight time
359° N bearing direction

How far is Ottumwa from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from Ottumwa to Rochester, Minnesota is 207.4 miles (333.8 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located N of Ottumwa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 259.3 miles, taking about 5h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 55min. Both are located in United States — Ottumwa in Iowa and Rochester, Minnesota in Minnesota.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ottumwa and Rochester, Minnesota. 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 Rochester, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 13min $25 - $31 Flexible stops
Fly ~55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 16min $21–$39* Budget
Train ~4h 57min $31–$91* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ottumwa & Rochester, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Ottumwa
41.02°N, 92.41°W
America/Chicago
205m elevation
Rochester, Minnesota
44.02°N, 92.47°W
America/Chicago
312m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 69 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 17 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 120.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients