There are
1,874 mi
from Salinas, CA to Waukee, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 8 hours to go from Salinas, California to Waukee, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Salinas, CA to Waukee, IA) is 1,519.57 mi.
1,874 mi = 1.61 kms