There are
753 mi
from Thornton, CO to Ottumwa, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 13 hours 12 mins to go from Thornton, Colorado to Ottumwa, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Thornton, CO to Ottumwa, IA) is 664.81 mi.
753 mi = 1,211.61 kms