There are
1,725 mi
from Ames, IA to West Hollywood, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 6 hours to go from Ames, Iowa to West Hollywood, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Ames, IA to West Hollywood, CA) is 1,446.55 mi.
1,725 mi = 2,776.42 kms