There are
1,688 mi
from Santa Monica, CA to Waukee, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 5 hours to go from Santa Monica, California to Waukee, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Santa Monica, CA to Waukee, IA) is 1,435.61 mi.
1,688 mi = 1.61 kms