There are
1,697 mi
from Lakewood, CA to Ankeny, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 5 hours to go from Lakewood, California to Ankeny, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Lakewood, CA to Ankeny, IA) is 1,439.56 mi.
1,697 mi = 2,731.50 kms