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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Garden Grove, IA to Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 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: 65.

Garden Grove, IA Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

Distance: 70 miDuration: 1 h 30 min

Driving from Garden Grove, IA to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) 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 Cumming, IA, Norwalk, IA. Driving directions

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Driving directions19 · 70 mi

1 Depart right onto Church Street 49 yd
2 Turn left onto Main Street 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto County Road J20 8 mi
4 Turn right 5 mi
5 Turn left onto 120th Street 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Line Street 1 mi
7 Take ramp right 1 mi
8 Merge slightly left 46 mi
9 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway 5 mi
11 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
12 Turn left 1 mi
13 Turn right onto Army Post Road 3 mi

14 Turn left onto Fleur Drive 2 mi
15 Turn left onto McKinley Avenue 1 mi
16 Turn left 37 yd
17 Turn right 156 yd
18 Turn left 1 mi
19 Arrive

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

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Charging points along the way

65 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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Des Moines International Airport (DSM) → West Des Moines, IA11 mi · 25 min Des Moines International Airport (DSM) → Johnston, IA15 mi · 30 min Des Moines International Airport (DSM) → Norwalk, IA7 mi · 20 min Des Moines International Airport (DSM) → Cumming, IA11 mi · 25 min Des Moines International Airport (DSM) → Spring Hill, IA11 mi · 25 min Des Moines International Airport (DSM) → Van Meter, IA20 mi · 35 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 Garden Grove, IA, {fromState} to Des Moines International Airport (DSM), {toState}?: The distance between Garden Grove, IA, {fromState} and Des Moines International Airport (DSM), {toState} is 70 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Garden Grove, IA, {fromState} to Des Moines International Airport (DSM), {toState}?: The drive from Garden Grove, IA, {fromState} to Des Moines International Airport (DSM), {toState} takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Garden Grove, IA, {fromState} to Des Moines International Airport (DSM), {toState}?: The fastest route from Garden Grove, IA, {fromState} to Des Moines International Airport (DSM), {toState} covers 70 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.
Which direction is Des Moines International Airport (DSM) from Garden Grove, IA?: Des Moines International Airport (DSM) lies roughly to the north of Garden Grove, IA.
Which roads does the route from Garden Grove, IA to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) follow?: The drive from Garden Grove, IA to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) mainly follows I 35.
Which towns do you pass between Garden Grove, IA and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)?: Towns on the route from Garden Grove, IA to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) include Leon, Osceola, Windsor Heights, Norwalk.
Are there charging stations between Garden Grove, IA and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Garden Grove, IA to Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 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: 65.

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