There are
1,680 mi
from Costa Mesa, CA to Waukee, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 5 hours to go from Costa Mesa, California to Waukee, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Costa Mesa, CA to Waukee, IA) is 1,419.74 mi.
1,680 mi = 1.61 kms