There are
1,726 mi
from Oceanside, CA to Ankeny, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 6 hours to go from Oceanside, California to Ankeny, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Oceanside, CA to Ankeny, IA) is 1,425.01 mi.
1,726 mi = 1.61 kms