There are
1,836 mi
from Waterloo, IA to Elk Grove, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 7 hours to go from Waterloo, Iowa to Elk Grove, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Waterloo, IA to Elk Grove, CA) is 1,544.27 mi.
1,836 mi = 2,954.44 kms