There are
1,821 mi
from Santa Cruz, CA to Carthage, MO
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 7 hours to go from Santa Cruz, California to Carthage, Missouri.
The flight distance (direct flight from Santa Cruz, CA to Carthage, MO) is 1,522.70 mi.
1,821 mi = 2,930.25 kms