How far is it from Johnston, IA, to Windsor Heights, IA, ?

The distance between Johnston, IA, and Windsor Heights, IA, is 8 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Johnston, IA, to Windsor Heights, IA, ?

The drive from Johnston, IA, to Windsor Heights, IA, takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Johnston, IA, to Windsor Heights, IA, ?

The fastest route from Johnston, IA, to Windsor Heights, IA, covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Windsor Heights, IA from Johnston, IA?

Windsor Heights, IA lies roughly to the south of Johnston, IA.

Are there charging stations between Johnston, IA and Windsor Heights, IA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Johnston, IA to Windsor Heights, 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: 77.

Johnston, IA Windsor Heights, IA

Distance: 8 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Johnston, IA to Windsor Heights, IA takes about 15 min via 86th Street. The distance is 8 mi. The straight-line distance is 7 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions7 · 8 mi

After about 15 minutes on Northwest 70th Avenue, the route turns onto Northwest 86th Street and US 6. This 8-mile stretch leads into Windsor Heights, an enclave entirely surrounded by the Des Moines metro.

1 Depart right onto Northwest 70th Avenue 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Northwest 86th Street 3 mi
3 Continue straight onto 86th Street 3 mi
4 Turn left onto Hickman Road 1 mi
5 Turn right onto 73rd Street 1 mi
6 Turn left onto Colby Avenue 1 mi
7 Arrive left onto Colby Avenue

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The return trip from Windsor Heights, IA to Johnston, IA covers roughly the same distance, 8 mi.

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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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Windsor Heights, IA → Des Moines, IA9 mi · 15 min Windsor Heights, IA → Grimes, IA10 mi · 20 min Windsor Heights, IA → Pleasant Hill, IA14 mi · 25 min Windsor Heights, IA → Urbandale, IA7 mi · 15 min Windsor Heights, IA → West Des Moines, IA9 mi · 20 min Windsor Heights, IA → Norwalk, IA10 mi · 25 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 Johnston, IA, {fromState} to Windsor Heights, IA, {toState}?: The distance between Johnston, IA, {fromState} and Windsor Heights, IA, {toState} is 8 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Johnston, IA, {fromState} to Windsor Heights, IA, {toState}?: The drive from Johnston, IA, {fromState} to Windsor Heights, IA, {toState} takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Johnston, IA, {fromState} to Windsor Heights, IA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Johnston, IA, {fromState} to Windsor Heights, IA, {toState} covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Windsor Heights, IA from Johnston, IA?: Windsor Heights, IA lies roughly to the south of Johnston, IA.
Are there charging stations between Johnston, IA and Windsor Heights, IA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Johnston, IA to Windsor Heights, 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: 77.

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