There are
1,676 mi
from Indio, CA to Waukee, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 5 hours to go from Indio, California to Waukee, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Indio, CA to Waukee, IA) is 1,332.37 mi.
1,676 mi = 1.61 kms