There are
1,780 mi
from Iowa City, IA to Monrovia, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 6 hours to go from Iowa City, Iowa to Monrovia, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Iowa City, IA to Monrovia, CA) is 1,526.43 mi.
1,780 mi = 1.61 kms