There are
1,938 mi
from Gardena, CA to Effingham, IL
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 9 hours to go from Gardena, California to Effingham, Illinois.
The flight distance (direct flight from Gardena, CA to Effingham, IL) is 1,684.16 mi.
1,938 mi = 3,118.56 kms