How far is it from St. Charles, IA, to Johnston, IA, ?

The distance between St. Charles, IA, and Johnston, IA, is 34 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from St. Charles, IA, to Johnston, IA, ?

The drive from St. Charles, IA, to Johnston, IA, takes approximately 45 min by car.

What is the best route from St. Charles, IA, to Johnston, IA, ?

The fastest route from St. Charles, IA, to Johnston, IA, covers 34 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.

Which direction is Johnston, IA from St. Charles, IA?

Johnston, IA lies roughly to the north of St. Charles, IA.

Which roads does the route from St. Charles, IA to Johnston, IA follow?

The drive from St. Charles, IA to Johnston, IA mainly follows I 35.

Which towns do you pass between St. Charles, IA and Johnston, IA?

Towns on the route from St. Charles, IA to Johnston, IA include West Des Moines, Windsor Heights, Granger.

Are there charging stations between St. Charles, IA and Johnston, IA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from St. Charles, IA to Johnston, 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: 78.

St. Charles, IA Johnston, IA

Distance: 34 miDuration: 45 min

Driving from St. Charles, IA to Johnston, IA takes about 45 min via I 35. The distance is 34 mi. The straight-line distance is 29 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in St. Marys, IA, Martensdale, IA, West Des Moines, IA, Windsor Heights, IA. Driving directions

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Driving directions13 · 34 mi

1 Depart right onto West Sycamore Street 37 yd
2 Turn left onto South Lumber Street 117 yd
3 Turn right onto West Main Street 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Saint Charles Road 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Highway G50 1 mi
6 Take ramp left 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left 26 mi
8 Take exit slightly right 1 mi

9 Turn left onto 86th Street 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Northwest 86th Street 3 mi
11 Turn right onto Northwest 70th Avenue 2 mi
12 Continue U-turn onto Northwest 70th Avenue 1 mi
13 Arrive right onto Northwest 70th Avenue

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The return trip from Johnston, IA to St. Charles, IA covers roughly the same distance, 34 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

78 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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Johnston, IA → Webster City, IA59 mi · 1 h 25 min Johnston, IA → Urbandale, IA7 mi · 15 min Johnston, IA → Windsor Heights, IA8 mi · 15 min Johnston, IA → Clive, IA9 mi · 15 min Johnston, IA → Des Moines International Airport (DSM)15 mi · 30 min Johnston, IA → Grimes, IA5 mi · 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 1, 2026.

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How far is it from St. Charles, IA, {fromState} to Johnston, IA, {toState}?: The distance between St. Charles, IA, {fromState} and Johnston, IA, {toState} is 34 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from St. Charles, IA, {fromState} to Johnston, IA, {toState}?: The drive from St. Charles, IA, {fromState} to Johnston, IA, {toState} takes approximately 45 min by car.
What is the best route from St. Charles, IA, {fromState} to Johnston, IA, {toState}?: The fastest route from St. Charles, IA, {fromState} to Johnston, IA, {toState} covers 34 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.
Which direction is Johnston, IA from St. Charles, IA?: Johnston, IA lies roughly to the north of St. Charles, IA.
Which roads does the route from St. Charles, IA to Johnston, IA follow?: The drive from St. Charles, IA to Johnston, IA mainly follows I 35.
Which towns do you pass between St. Charles, IA and Johnston, IA?: Towns on the route from St. Charles, IA to Johnston, IA include West Des Moines, Windsor Heights, Granger.
Are there charging stations between St. Charles, IA and Johnston, IA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from St. Charles, IA to Johnston, 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: 78.

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