There are
1,797 mi
from Clayton, MO to Tehachapi, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 7 hours to go from Clayton, Missouri to Tehachapi, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Clayton, MO to Tehachapi, CA) is 1,566.79 mi.
1,797 mi = 2,892.42 kms