There are
1,805 mi
from San Mateo, CA to Waukee, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 6 hours to go from San Mateo, California to Waukee, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from San Mateo, CA to Waukee, IA) is 1,532.75 mi.
1,805 mi = 2,905.28 kms