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

The distance between Glidden, IA, and Des Moines International Airport (DSM), is 85 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Glidden, IA, to Des Moines International Airport (DSM), ?

The drive from Glidden, IA, to Des Moines International Airport (DSM), takes approximately 2 h 5 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Glidden, IA, to Des Moines International Airport (DSM), covers 85 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 5 min.

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

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) lies roughly to the south-east of Glidden, IA.

Which roads does the route from Glidden, IA to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) follow?

The drive from Glidden, IA to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) mainly follows US 30, IA 141.

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

Towns on the route from Glidden, IA to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) include Jefferson, Perry, Johnston, Windsor Heights.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Glidden, 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: 77.

Glidden, IA Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

Distance: 85 miDuration: 2 h 5 min

Driving from Glidden, IA to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) takes about 2 h 5 min via US 30. The distance is 85 mi. The straight-line distance is 66 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Jefferson, IA, Minburn, IA, Johnston, IA, Windsor Heights, IA. Driving directions

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Driving directions39 · 85 mi

1 Depart right 19 yd
2 Turn right onto East 3rd Street 66 yd
3 Turn left onto Colorado Street 1 mi
4 Turn right onto County Road N33 6 mi
5 Continue straight onto 220th Street 21 mi
6 Turn right onto 9th N Street 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto South 9th Street 165 yd
8 Turn right onto West Main Street 1 mi
9 Continue straight onto U Avenue 4 mi
10 Turn slightly left onto 144 Diagonal 7 mi
11 Continue straight onto Apple Road 2 mi
12 Continue straight onto 325th Street 3 mi
13 Continue straight onto D Avenue 1 mi

14 Turn left onto 335th Street 2 mi
15 Continue straight onto East Avenue 157 yd
16 Turn right onto 335th Street 4 mi
17 At end of road, turn right onto H Avenue 1 mi
18 Continue straight onto N Avenue 2 mi
19 Take exit left 1 mi
20 Continue straight onto Northwest Granger Drive 16 mi
21 Continue straight onto Northwest 114th Street 3 mi
22 Continue straight onto Northeast Grimes Boulevard 1 mi
23 Continue straight onto Grimes Boulevard 1 mi
24 Continue straight onto Southeast Grimes Boulevard 2 mi
25 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
26 Merge slightly left 4 mi
27 Keep slightly left 1 mi
28 Take exit slightly right onto Ramp 72 I 1 mi
29 Merge slightly left onto John MacVicar Freeway 4 mi
30 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
31 Turn right onto 63rd Street 2 mi
32 Continue straight onto Southwest 63rd Street;1st Street 2 mi
33 Turn left onto Park Avenue 2 mi
34 Turn right onto Southwest 42nd Street 1 mi
35 Continue straight onto McKinley Avenue 2 mi
36 Turn right 37 yd
37 Turn right 156 yd
38 Turn left 1 mi
39 Arrive

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The return trip from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Glidden, IA covers roughly the same distance, 85 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

77 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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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 5, 2026.

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How far is it from Glidden, IA, {fromState} to Des Moines International Airport (DSM), {toState}?: The distance between Glidden, IA, {fromState} and Des Moines International Airport (DSM), {toState} is 85 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Glidden, IA, {fromState} to Des Moines International Airport (DSM), {toState}?: The drive from Glidden, IA, {fromState} to Des Moines International Airport (DSM), {toState} takes approximately 2 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Glidden, IA, {fromState} to Des Moines International Airport (DSM), {toState}?: The fastest route from Glidden, IA, {fromState} to Des Moines International Airport (DSM), {toState} covers 85 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 5 min.
Which direction is Des Moines International Airport (DSM) from Glidden, IA?: Des Moines International Airport (DSM) lies roughly to the south-east of Glidden, IA.
Which roads does the route from Glidden, IA to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) follow?: The drive from Glidden, IA to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) mainly follows US 30, IA 141.
Which towns do you pass between Glidden, IA and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)?: Towns on the route from Glidden, IA to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) include Jefferson, Perry, Johnston, Windsor Heights.
Are there charging stations between Glidden, IA and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Glidden, 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: 77.

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