There are
1,934 mi
from Iowa City, IA to Arroyo Grande, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 10 hours to go from Iowa City, Iowa to Arroyo Grande, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Iowa City, IA to Arroyo Grande, CA) is 1,628.71 mi.
1,934 mi = 1.61 kms