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

The fastest route from Des Moines International Airport (DSM), to West Des Moines, IA, covers 11 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

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

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

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to West Des Moines, 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: 70.

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) West Des Moines, IA

Distance: 11 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to West Des Moines, IA takes about 25 min via Mills Civic Parkway. The distance is 11 mi. The straight-line distance is 7 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 11 mi

1 Depart 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn right 156 yd
3 Turn left 37 yd
4 Turn left onto McKinley Avenue 2 mi
5 Continue straight onto Southwest 42nd Street 1 mi
6 At end of road, turn left onto Park Avenue 2 mi
7 Turn right onto Southwest 63rd Street 1 mi
8 Turn left onto Railroad Avenue 2 mi
9 Continue straight onto E.P. True Parkway 2 mi
10 Continue straight onto E P True Parkway 1 mi
11 Turn left onto Mills Civic Parkway 2 mi
12 Turn left onto Glen Oaks Terrace 1 mi
13 Turn left onto Glen Oaks Drive 1 mi

14 Turn right 116 yd
15 Turn right 52 yd
16 Turn right 21 yd
17 Turn right 1 mi
18 Arrive left

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The return trip from West Des Moines, IA to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) covers roughly the same distance, 11 mi.

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Charging points along the way

70 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
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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West Des Moines, IA → Waukee, IA13 mi · 25 min West Des Moines, IA → Clive, IA7 mi · 15 min West Des Moines, IA → Cumming, IA9 mi · 20 min West Des Moines, IA → Martensdale, IA18 mi · 30 min West Des Moines, IA → Yale, IA48 mi · 1 h 15 min West Des Moines, IA → Van Meter, IA10 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Des Moines International Airport (DSM), {fromState} to West Des Moines, IA, {toState}?: The distance between Des Moines International Airport (DSM), {fromState} and West Des Moines, IA, {toState} is 11 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Des Moines International Airport (DSM), {fromState} to West Des Moines, IA, {toState}?: The drive from Des Moines International Airport (DSM), {fromState} to West Des Moines, IA, {toState} takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Des Moines International Airport (DSM), {fromState} to West Des Moines, IA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Des Moines International Airport (DSM), {fromState} to West Des Moines, IA, {toState} covers 11 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is West Des Moines, IA from Des Moines International Airport (DSM)?: West Des Moines, IA lies roughly to the west of Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Are there charging stations between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and West Des Moines, IA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to West Des Moines, 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: 70.

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