There are
1,829 mi
from Iowa City, IA to Escondido, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 7 hours to go from Iowa City, Iowa to Escondido, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Iowa City, IA to Escondido, CA) is 1,514.68 mi.
1,829 mi = 1.61 kms