There are
1,738 mi
from Elk Grove, CA to Altoona, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 5 hours to go from Elk Grove, California to Altoona, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Elk Grove, CA to Altoona, IA) is 1,486.29 mi.
1,738 mi = 1.61 kms