There are
1,082 mi
from Mt Vernon, NY to Ottumwa, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 20 hours 20 mins to go from Mt Vernon, New York to Ottumwa, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Mt Vernon, NY to Ottumwa, IA) is 967.12 mi.
1,082 mi = 1.61 kms