There are
1,816 mi
from Iowa City, IA to San Clemente, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 7 hours to go from Iowa City, Iowa to San Clemente, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Iowa City, IA to San Clemente, CA) is 1,530.45 mi.
1,816 mi = 1.61 kms