There are
1,702 mi
from San Marcos, CA to Waukee, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 5 hours to go from San Marcos, California to Waukee, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from San Marcos, CA to Waukee, IA) is 1,399.87 mi.
1,702 mi = 1.61 kms