There are
1,818 mi
from San Jose, CA to Waukee, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 6 hours to go from San Jose, California to Waukee, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from San Jose, CA to Waukee, IA) is 1,515.70 mi.
1,818 mi = 1.61 kms