How far is it from Indianola, IA, to Des Moines, IA, ?

The distance between Indianola, IA, and Des Moines, IA, is 17 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Indianola, IA, to Des Moines, IA, ?

The drive from Indianola, IA, to Des Moines, IA, takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Indianola, IA, to Des Moines, IA, ?

The fastest route from Indianola, IA, to Des Moines, IA, covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Des Moines, IA from Indianola, IA?

Des Moines, IA lies roughly to the north of Indianola, IA.

Are there charging stations between Indianola, IA and Des Moines, IA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Indianola, IA to Des Moines, IA, including Brixmor-Haymarket Square (Des Moines, IA) (350 kW); Fareway Store #106 (Clive, IA) (350 kW); Kum & Go - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 64.

Indianola, IA Des Moines, IA

Distance: 17 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Indianola, IA to Des Moines, IA takes about 30 min via US 65; US 69. The distance is 17 mi. The straight-line distance is 15 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions12 · 17 mi

1 Depart left onto North C Street 63 yd
2 Turn right onto West Clinton Avenue 1 mi
3 Turn left onto North Howard Street 1 mi
4 Turn right onto East Iowa Avenue 1 mi
5 Turn left onto North Jefferson Way 12 mi
6 Continue straight onto Southeast 14th Street 3 mi
7 Turn slightly left onto Indianola Avenue 2 mi
8 Turn right onto Southeast 1st Street 95 yd

9 Turn right onto East Edison Avenue 1 mi
10 At end of road, turn left onto Southeast 3rd Street 64 yd
11 Turn right 83 yd
12 Arrive right

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The return trip from Des Moines, IA to Indianola, IA covers roughly the same distance, 17 mi.

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Charging points along the way

64 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
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
Deyarman Ford IndianolaCCS · 2406 N Jefferson Way, Indianola, IA, 50125150 kW

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Indianola, IA, {fromState} to Des Moines, IA, {toState}?: The distance between Indianola, IA, {fromState} and Des Moines, IA, {toState} is 17 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Indianola, IA, {fromState} to Des Moines, IA, {toState}?: The drive from Indianola, IA, {fromState} to Des Moines, IA, {toState} takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Indianola, IA, {fromState} to Des Moines, IA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Indianola, IA, {fromState} to Des Moines, IA, {toState} covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Des Moines, IA from Indianola, IA?: Des Moines, IA lies roughly to the north of Indianola, IA.
Are there charging stations between Indianola, IA and Des Moines, IA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Indianola, IA to Des Moines, IA, including Brixmor-Haymarket Square (Des Moines, IA) (350 kW); Fareway Store #106 (Clive, IA) (350 kW); Kum & Go - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 64.

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