There are
1,942 mi
from Iowa City, IA to Palo Alto, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 9 hours to go from Iowa City, Iowa to Palo Alto, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Iowa City, IA to Palo Alto, CA) is 1,647.76 mi.
1,942 mi = 1.61 kms