There are
1,805 mi
from Ames, IA to Oakley, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 6 hours to go from Ames, Iowa to Oakley, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Ames, IA to Oakley, CA) is 1,505.09 mi.
1,805 mi = 2,904.39 kms