There are
1,797 mi
from Hayward, CA to Waukee, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 6 hours to go from Hayward, California to Waukee, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Hayward, CA to Waukee, IA) is 1,517.67 mi.
1,797 mi = 1.61 kms