Ottumwa to Texarkana, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Ottumwa from Texarkana, Texas?

The distance from Ottumwa to Texarkana, Texas is 532.4 miles (856.8 km) as the crow flies. Texarkana, Texas is located S of Ottumwa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 638.9 miles, taking about 12h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Ottumwa in Iowa and Texarkana, Texas in Texas.

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. 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 Texarkana, Texas. 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.