There are
1,251 mi
from Gainesville, FL to Waukee, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 23 hours 36 mins to go from Gainesville, Florida to Waukee, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Gainesville, FL to Waukee, IA) is 1,048.82 mi.
1,251 mi = 1.61 kms