There are
1,785 mi
from Waterloo, IA to Canyon Lake, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 7 hours to go from Waterloo, Iowa to Canyon Lake, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Waterloo, IA to Canyon Lake, CA) is 1,478.79 mi.
1,785 mi = 2,872.72 kms