There are
917 mi
from Lubbock, TX to Ottumwa, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 16 hours 38 mins to go from Lubbock, Texas to Ottumwa, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Lubbock, TX to Ottumwa, IA) is 729.69 mi.
917 mi = 1,476.39 kms