There are
1,918 mi
from Santa Clara, CA to Ottumwa, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 8 hours to go from Santa Clara, California to Ottumwa, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Santa Clara, CA to Ottumwa, IA) is 1,594.66 mi.
1,918 mi = 1.61 kms