There are
1,717 mi
from Palm Desert, CA to Ankeny, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 5 hours to go from Palm Desert, California to Ankeny, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Palm Desert, CA to Ankeny, IA) is 1,356.62 mi.
1,717 mi = 2,763.66 kms