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

The fastest route from Des Moines International Airport (DSM), to Garden Grove, IA, covers 70 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.

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

Garden Grove, IA lies roughly to the south of Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Which towns do you pass between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Garden Grove, IA?

Towns on the route from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Garden Grove, IA include Windsor Heights, Waukee, Osceola, Leon.

Are there charging stations between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Garden Grove, IA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Garden Grove, IA, including Brixmor-Haymarket Square (Des Moines, IA) (350 kW); Fareway Store #106 (Clive, IA) (350 kW); Waukee Kum & Go 540 (Waukee, Iowa) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 66.

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) Garden Grove, IA

Distance: 70 miDuration: 1 h 30 min

Driving from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Garden Grove, IA takes about 1 h 30 min via I 35. The distance is 70 mi. The straight-line distance is 49 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Norwalk, IA, Cumming, IA. Driving directions

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Driving directions20 · 70 mi

1 Depart 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn right 156 yd
3 Turn left 37 yd
4 Turn right onto McKinley Avenue 1 mi
5 Turn right onto Fleur Drive 2 mi
6 Turn right onto Army Post Road 3 mi
7 At end of road, turn left 1 mi
8 Take ramp right 1 mi
9 Merge slightly left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway 4 mi
10 Keep slightly right 2 mi
11 Merge slightly left 45 mi
12 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
13 Turn left onto 120th Street 1 mi

14 Continue straight onto Line Street 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto 120th Street 1 mi
16 Turn right 5 mi
17 Turn left onto County Road J20 8 mi
18 Continue straight onto Main Street 1 mi
19 Turn right onto Church Street 49 yd
20 Arrive left onto Church Street

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The return trip from Garden Grove, IA to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) covers roughly the same distance, 70 mi.

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Charging points along the way

66 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 49 mi

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
Waukee Kum & Go 540 (Waukee, Iowa)CCS · 3105 Grand Prairie Parkway, Waukee, IA, 50263350 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

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Garden Grove, IA → Derby, IA15 mi · 25 min Garden Grove, IA → Woodburn, IA15 mi · 35 min Garden Grove, IA → Humeston, IA9 mi · 20 min Garden Grove, IA → Leon, IA14 mi · 25 min Garden Grove, IA → Van Wert, IA14 mi · 25 min Garden Grove, IA → Le Roy, IA5 mi · 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Des Moines International Airport (DSM), {fromState} to Garden Grove, IA, {toState}?: The distance between Des Moines International Airport (DSM), {fromState} and Garden Grove, IA, {toState} is 70 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Des Moines International Airport (DSM), {fromState} to Garden Grove, IA, {toState}?: The drive from Des Moines International Airport (DSM), {fromState} to Garden Grove, IA, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Des Moines International Airport (DSM), {fromState} to Garden Grove, IA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Des Moines International Airport (DSM), {fromState} to Garden Grove, IA, {toState} covers 70 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.
Which direction is Garden Grove, IA from Des Moines International Airport (DSM)?: Garden Grove, IA lies roughly to the south of Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Which roads does the route from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Garden Grove, IA follow?: The drive from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Garden Grove, IA mainly follows I 35.
Which towns do you pass between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Garden Grove, IA?: Towns on the route from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Garden Grove, IA include Windsor Heights, Waukee, Osceola, Leon.
Are there charging stations between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Garden Grove, IA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Garden Grove, IA, including Brixmor-Haymarket Square (Des Moines, IA) (350 kW); Fareway Store #106 (Clive, IA) (350 kW); Waukee Kum & Go 540 (Waukee, Iowa) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 66.

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