How far is it from Des Moines, IA, to Norwalk, IA, ?

The distance between Des Moines, IA, and Norwalk, IA, is 11 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Des Moines, IA, to Norwalk, IA, ?

The drive from Des Moines, IA, to Norwalk, IA, takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Des Moines, IA, to Norwalk, IA, ?

The fastest route from Des Moines, IA, to Norwalk, IA, covers 11 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Norwalk, IA from Des Moines, IA?

Norwalk, IA lies roughly to the south-west of Des Moines, IA.

Are there charging stations between Des Moines, IA and Norwalk, IA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Des Moines, IA to Norwalk, IA, including Brixmor-Haymarket Square (Des Moines, IA) (350 kW); Fareway Store #106 (Clive, IA) (350 kW); Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 68.

Des Moines, IA Norwalk, IA

Distance: 11 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Des Moines, IA to Norwalk, IA takes about 25 min via Army Post Road. The distance is 11 mi. The straight-line distance is 8 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 11 mi

Head out on Southeast 3rd Street for about 23 minutes. From there, take Southwest 9th Street and Army Post Road into Norwalk, Warren County.

1 Depart left 83 yd
2 Turn left onto Southeast 3rd Street 64 yd
3 Turn right onto East Edison Avenue 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Southeast 1st Street 95 yd
5 Continue straight onto Indianola Road 1 mi
6 Turn left onto Bancroft Street 1 mi
7 Turn right onto Southwest 9th Street 4 mi
8 Turn right onto Army Post Road 4 mi

9 At end of road, turn left 2 mi
10 Turn right onto Colonial Parkway 1 mi
11 At end of road, turn right onto Colonial Circle 1 mi
12 Turn right onto Legacy Parkway 1 mi
13 Turn right 51 yd
14 Turn right 6 yd
15 Turn left 149 yd
16 Turn slightly left 1 mi
17 Arrive left

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The return trip from Norwalk, IA to Des Moines, IA covers roughly the same distance, 11 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

68 chargers

Brixmor-Haymarket Square (Des Moines, IA)CCS · 4365 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA, 50310350 kW
Fareway Store #106 (Clive, IA)CCS · 10151 University Ave, Clive, IA, 50325350 kW
Hy-Vee - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 1725 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines, IA, 50266250 kW
Kum & Go - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 5050 Northwest 2nd Street, Des Moines, IA, 50313250 kW
DEWEY FORD POWER LINK 2CCS · 3055 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA, 50021150 kW

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Top attractions along the route

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Popular routes from destination

Head out on Southeast 3rd Street for about 23 minutes. From there, take Southwest 9th Street and Army Post Road into Norwalk, Warren County.

Popular destinations close by

Norwalk, IA → Pilot Mound, IA62 mi · 1 h 35 min Norwalk, IA → Des Moines International Airport (DSM)7 mi · 20 min Norwalk, IA → Spring Hill, IA9 mi · 20 min Norwalk, IA → Bevington, IA14 mi · 25 min Norwalk, IA → Cumming, IA7 mi · 20 min Norwalk, IA → Windsor Heights, IA10 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 5, 2026.

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How far is it from Des Moines, IA, {fromState} to Norwalk, IA, {toState}?: The distance between Des Moines, IA, {fromState} and Norwalk, IA, {toState} is 11 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Des Moines, IA, {fromState} to Norwalk, IA, {toState}?: The drive from Des Moines, IA, {fromState} to Norwalk, IA, {toState} takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Des Moines, IA, {fromState} to Norwalk, IA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Des Moines, IA, {fromState} to Norwalk, IA, {toState} covers 11 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Norwalk, IA from Des Moines, IA?: Norwalk, IA lies roughly to the south-west of Des Moines, IA.
Are there charging stations between Des Moines, IA and Norwalk, IA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Des Moines, IA to Norwalk, IA, including Brixmor-Haymarket Square (Des Moines, IA) (350 kW); Fareway Store #106 (Clive, IA) (350 kW); Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 68.

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