There are
1,776 mi
from Lakewood, CA to Ottumwa, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 7 hours to go from Lakewood, California to Ottumwa, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Lakewood, CA to Ottumwa, IA) is 1,489.05 mi.
1,776 mi = 2,858.04 kms