There are
1,837 mi
from Elk Grove, CA to Waterloo, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 7 hours to go from Elk Grove, California to Waterloo, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Elk Grove, CA to Waterloo, IA) is 1,544.27 mi.
1,837 mi = 1.61 kms