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

The distance between Des Moines International Airport (DSM), and Johnston, IA, is 15 mi by road.

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

The fastest route from Des Moines International Airport (DSM), to Johnston, IA, covers 15 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

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

Johnston, IA lies roughly to the north of Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Johnston, 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: 79.

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) Johnston, IA

Distance: 15 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Johnston, IA takes about 30 min via Northwest Beaver Drive. The distance is 15 mi. The straight-line distance is 12 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 15 mi

This 14-mile stretch takes about 29 minutes, heading out on McKinley Avenue. From there, the route follows Fleur Drive and Northwest Beaver Drive through a commuter corridor into Johnston, in central Iowa's rolling prairie.

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 left onto Fleur Drive 3 mi
6 Continue straight onto Martin Luther King Junior Parkway 1 mi
7 Turn left onto Ingersoll Avenue 1 mi
8 Turn right onto 31st Street 1 mi

9 Continue right onto 31st Street 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto 30th Street 1 mi
11 Turn left onto Forest Avenue 1 mi
12 Turn slightly right onto Beaver Avenue 4 mi
13 Continue straight onto Northwest Beaver Drive 3 mi
14 Continue left onto Northwest Beaver Drive 1 mi
15 Turn left onto Northwest 70th Avenue 2 mi
16 Arrive right onto Northwest 70th Avenue

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The return trip from Johnston, IA to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) covers roughly the same distance, 15 mi.

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Charging points along the way

79 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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Johnston, IA → Webster City, IA59 mi · 1 h 25 min Johnston, IA → Urbandale, IA7 mi · 15 min Johnston, IA → Windsor Heights, IA8 mi · 15 min Johnston, IA → Clive, IA9 mi · 15 min Johnston, IA → Grimes, IA5 mi · 10 min Johnston, IA → Des Moines, IA16 mi · 30 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 Johnston, IA, {toState}?: The distance between Des Moines International Airport (DSM), {fromState} and Johnston, IA, {toState} is 15 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Des Moines International Airport (DSM), {fromState} to Johnston, IA, {toState}?: The drive from Des Moines International Airport (DSM), {fromState} to Johnston, IA, {toState} takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Des Moines International Airport (DSM), {fromState} to Johnston, IA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Des Moines International Airport (DSM), {fromState} to Johnston, IA, {toState} covers 15 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Johnston, IA from Des Moines International Airport (DSM)?: Johnston, IA lies roughly to the north of Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Are there charging stations between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Johnston, IA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Johnston, 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: 79.

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