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

The distance between Melrose, IA, and Des Moines International Airport (DSM), is 69 mi by road.

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

The drive from Melrose, IA, to Des Moines International Airport (DSM), takes approximately 1 h 45 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Melrose, IA, to Des Moines International Airport (DSM), covers 69 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 45 min.

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

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) lies roughly to the north-west of Melrose, IA.

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

Towns on the route from Melrose, IA to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) include Chariton, Melcher-Dallas, Pleasantville, Pleasant Hill, Norwalk.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Melrose, IA to Des Moines International Airport (DSM), including Brixmor-Haymarket Square (Des Moines, IA) (350 kW); Fareway Store #106 (Clive, IA) (350 kW); Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 58.

Melrose, IA Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

Distance: 69 miDuration: 1 h 45 min

Driving from Melrose, IA to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) takes about 1 h 45 min via IA 5. The distance is 69 mi. The straight-line distance is 50 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Knoxville, IA, Ackworth, IA, Spring Hill, IA. Driving directions

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Driving directions25 · 69 mi

1 Depart left onto Shamrock Street 1 mi
2 Continue straight onto 520th Avenue 2 mi
3 Turn left 13 mi
4 Turn right onto Albia Road 2 mi
5 Continue slightly right onto South 7th Street 2 mi
6 Continue straight onto State Highway 14 7 mi
7 Turn left onto 260th Avenue 4 mi
8 Continue straight onto 50th Place 2 mi
9 Continue straight onto County Highway S45 2 mi
10 Turn right onto County Highway G76 1 mi
11 Turn left onto South Main Street 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Northeast Main Street 1 mi
13 At end of road, turn left onto B Street Northwest 122 yd

14 Turn right onto 1st Street Northwest 154 yd
15 Continue straight onto County Road S45 10 mi
16 Continue straight 1 mi
17 Continue straight onto State Highway 5 20 mi
18 Merge slightly left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway 6 mi
19 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
20 Turn right onto Fleur Drive 3 mi
21 Turn left onto McKinley Avenue 1 mi
22 Turn left 37 yd
23 Turn right 156 yd
24 Turn left 1 mi
25 Arrive

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The return trip from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Melrose, IA covers roughly the same distance, 69 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

58 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 35 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
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
Deyarman Ford IndianolaCCS · 2406 N Jefferson Way, Indianola, IA, 50125150 kW

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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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 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Melrose, IA, {fromState} to Des Moines International Airport (DSM), {toState}?: The distance between Melrose, IA, {fromState} and Des Moines International Airport (DSM), {toState} is 69 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Melrose, IA, {fromState} to Des Moines International Airport (DSM), {toState}?: The drive from Melrose, IA, {fromState} to Des Moines International Airport (DSM), {toState} takes approximately 1 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Melrose, IA, {fromState} to Des Moines International Airport (DSM), {toState}?: The fastest route from Melrose, IA, {fromState} to Des Moines International Airport (DSM), {toState} covers 69 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 45 min.
Which direction is Des Moines International Airport (DSM) from Melrose, IA?: Des Moines International Airport (DSM) lies roughly to the north-west of Melrose, IA.
Which roads does the route from Melrose, IA to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) follow?: The drive from Melrose, IA to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) mainly follows IA 5.
Which towns do you pass between Melrose, IA and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)?: Towns on the route from Melrose, IA to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) include Chariton, Melcher-Dallas, Pleasantville, Pleasant Hill, Norwalk.
Are there charging stations between Melrose, IA and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Melrose, IA to Des Moines International Airport (DSM), including Brixmor-Haymarket Square (Des Moines, IA) (350 kW); Fareway Store #106 (Clive, IA) (350 kW); Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 58.

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