How far is it from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Norwalk, IA?

The distance between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Norwalk, IA is 12 km by road.

What is the best route from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Norwalk, IA?

The fastest route from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Norwalk, IA covers 12 km with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Norwalk, IA from Des Moines International Airport (DSM)?

Norwalk, IA lies roughly to the south-west of Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Where can I find a 24h service station between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Norwalk, IA?

Along the route from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Norwalk, IA you can fill up at Hy-Vee Gas (24/7), Kwik Star. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) Norwalk, IA

Distance: 12 kmDrive time: 20 min

Driving from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Norwalk, IA takes about 20 min via Army Post Road. The distance is 12 km. The straight-line distance is 6 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 12 km

1 Depart 231 m
2 At end of road, turn right 143 m
3 Turn left 33 m
4 Turn right onto McKinley Avenue 576 m
5 Turn right onto Fleur Drive 2 km
6 Turn right onto Army Post Road 4 km
7 At end of road, turn left 4 km
8 Turn right onto Colonial Parkway 347 m

9 At end of road, turn right onto Colonial Circle 278 m
10 Turn right onto Legacy Parkway 448 m
11 Turn right 46 m
12 Turn right 6 m
13 Turn left 136 m
14 Turn slightly left 477 m
15 Arrive left

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The return trip from Norwalk, IA to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) covers roughly the same distance, 12 km.

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How far is it from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Norwalk, IA?: The distance between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Norwalk, IA is 12 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Norwalk, IA?: The drive from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Norwalk, IA takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Norwalk, IA?: The fastest route from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Norwalk, IA covers 12 km with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Norwalk, IA from Des Moines International Airport (DSM)?: Norwalk, IA lies roughly to the south-west of Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Where can I find a 24h service station between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Norwalk, IA?: Along the route from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Norwalk, IA you can fill up at Hy-Vee Gas (24/7), Kwik Star. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

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