There are
1,740 mi
from Palmdale, CA to Ottumwa, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 6 hours to go from Palmdale, California to Ottumwa, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Palmdale, CA to Ottumwa, IA) is 1,466.07 mi.
1,740 mi = 1.61 kms