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

The distance between Johnston, IA, and Des Moines, IA, is 16 mi by road.

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

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

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

The fastest route from Johnston, IA, to Des Moines, IA, covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

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

Des Moines, IA lies roughly to the south-east of Johnston, IA.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Johnston, IA to 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: 87.

Johnston, IA Des Moines, IA

Distance: 16 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Johnston, IA to Des Moines, IA takes about 30 min via I 80; I 35. The distance is 16 mi. The straight-line distance is 11 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 16 mi

1 Depart right onto Northwest 70th Avenue 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Northwest 86th Street 3 mi
3 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
4 Merge slightly left 6 mi
5 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
6 Turn right onto Northwest 2nd Street 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto 2nd Avenue 3 mi
8 Continue straight onto 3rd Street 2 mi

9 Continue straight onto Southwest 3rd Street 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Southwest 2nd Street 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Indianola Avenue 1 mi
12 Turn left onto Dunham Avenue 1 mi
13 Turn right onto Southeast 3rd Street 47 yd
14 Turn left 83 yd
15 Arrive right

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The return trip from Des Moines, IA to Johnston, IA covers roughly the same distance, 16 mi.

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Charging points along the way

87 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 · 1430 1st Avenue North, Altoona, IA, 50009250 kW

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Des Moines, IA → Waukee, IA19 mi · 30 min Des Moines, IA → Pleasant Hill, IA8 mi · 20 min Des Moines, IA → Norwalk, IA11 mi · 25 min Des Moines, IA → West Des Moines, IA14 mi · 30 min Des Moines, IA → Altoona, IA11 mi · 25 min Des Moines, IA → Bondurant, IA15 mi · 25 min

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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 Johnston, IA, {fromState} to Des Moines, IA, {toState}?: The distance between Johnston, IA, {fromState} and Des Moines, IA, {toState} is 16 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Johnston, IA, {fromState} to Des Moines, IA, {toState}?: The drive from Johnston, IA, {fromState} to Des Moines, IA, {toState} takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Johnston, IA, {fromState} to Des Moines, IA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Johnston, IA, {fromState} to Des Moines, IA, {toState} covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Des Moines, IA from Johnston, IA?: Des Moines, IA lies roughly to the south-east of Johnston, IA.
Are there charging stations between Johnston, IA and Des Moines, IA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Johnston, IA to 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: 87.

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