There are
1,800 mi
from Santa Maria, CA to Waukee, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 7 hours to go from Santa Maria, California to Waukee, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Santa Maria, CA to Waukee, IA) is 1,504.71 mi.
1,800 mi = 1.61 kms