There are
1,793 mi
from Walnut Creek, CA to Ankeny, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 6 hours to go from Walnut Creek, California to Ankeny, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Walnut Creek, CA to Ankeny, IA) is 1,526.33 mi.
1,793 mi = 2,885.45 kms