There are
1,762 mi
from Waterloo, IA to Ridgecrest, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 7 hours to go from Waterloo, Iowa to Ridgecrest, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Waterloo, IA to Ridgecrest, CA) is 1,432.93 mi.
1,762 mi = 2,835.25 kms