There are
1,788 mi
from San Rafael, CA to Clive, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 6 hours to go from San Rafael, California to Clive, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from San Rafael, CA to Clive, IA) is 1,539.97 mi.
1,788 mi = 2,877.44 kms