Ottumwa to Searcy: Road Trip Guide & Distance

400.3 miles 644.2 km · straight line
480.3 miles estimated 773 km · driving distance
9h 40min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
175° S bearing direction

How far is Ottumwa from Searcy?

The distance from Ottumwa to Searcy is 400.3 miles (644.2 km) as the crow flies. Searcy is located S of Ottumwa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 480.3 miles, taking about 9h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Ottumwa in Iowa and Searcy in Arkansas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ottumwa and Searcy. 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 Searcy

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 40min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 36min $38–$72* Budget
Train ~9h 11min $58–$168* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ottumwa & Searcy

Quick Facts

Ottumwa
41.02°N, 92.41°W
America/Chicago
205m elevation
Searcy
35.25°N, 91.74°W
America/Chicago
81m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 133 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients