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Distance from Oswalt to Ottawa

Driving Distance
80.3 mi 129.2 km
Flying Distance
48.4 mi 77.9 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Oswalt, Iowa to Ottawa, Iowa is 80.3 mi (129.2 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 48.4 mi (77.9 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 6 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 17 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, substantial in a southwest direction. Average speeds around 54 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Oswalt
State/Province Iowa
Country US
Latitude 41.695822
Longitude -93.297707
GPS 41.695822° N, 93.297707° W
Local Time 10:16 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:


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Place Ottawa
State/Province Iowa
Country US
Latitude 41.029998
Longitude -93.591049
GPS 41.029998° N, 93.591049° W
Local Time 10:16 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Oswalt, Iowa to Ottawa, Iowa covers 80.3 mi (129.2 km) in a southwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, substantial route typically takes 1 hour 17 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (65.8-80.3 miles / 106-129 km). The primary route shown here saves 9 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 54 mph (87 km/h).

Available Routes

I-80 W and I-35 S
80.3 mi 1 hour 17 minutes
Shortest
IA-92 W and US-69 S
68.2 mi 1 hour 19 minutes
US-69 S
65.8 mi 1 hour 11 minutes
Fastest

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.