There are
1,772 mi
from Iowa City, IA to Tehachapi, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 6 hours to go from Iowa City, Iowa to Tehachapi, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Iowa City, IA to Tehachapi, CA) is 1,518.68 mi.
1,772 mi = 1.61 kms