How far is it from St. Marys, IA, to West Des Moines, IA, ?

The distance between St. Marys, IA, and West Des Moines, IA, is 24 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from St. Marys, IA, to West Des Moines, IA, ?

The drive from St. Marys, IA, to West Des Moines, IA, takes approximately 35 min by car.

What is the best route from St. Marys, IA, to West Des Moines, IA, ?

The fastest route from St. Marys, IA, to West Des Moines, IA, covers 24 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.

Which direction is West Des Moines, IA from St. Marys, IA?

West Des Moines, IA lies roughly to the north of St. Marys, IA.

Which roads does the route from St. Marys, IA to West Des Moines, IA follow?

The drive from St. Marys, IA to West Des Moines, IA mainly follows I 35.

Are there charging stations between St. Marys, IA and West Des Moines, IA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from St. Marys, IA to West 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: 67.

St. Marys, IA West Des Moines, IA

Distance: 24 miDuration: 35 min

Driving from St. Marys, IA to West Des Moines, IA takes about 35 min via I 35. The distance is 24 mi. The straight-line distance is 18 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 24 mi

1 Depart right onto Iowa Street 1 mi
2 Turn right onto School Street 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto County Road R45 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Highway G50 3 mi
5 Take ramp right 1 mi
6 Merge slightly left 18 mi
7 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
8 Keep slightly left 1 mi

9 Turn straight onto Mills Civic Parkway 1 mi
10 Turn left onto Glen Oaks Terrace 1 mi
11 Turn left onto Glen Oaks Drive 1 mi
12 Turn right 116 yd
13 Turn right 52 yd
14 Turn right 21 yd
15 Turn right 1 mi
16 Arrive left

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The return trip from West Des Moines, IA to St. Marys, IA covers roughly the same distance, 24 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

67 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
L195 LVL 3 EXPP 1CCS · 5138 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA, 50131150 kW

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West Des Moines, IA → Waukee, IA13 mi · 25 min West Des Moines, IA → Clive, IA7 mi · 15 min West Des Moines, IA → Cumming, IA9 mi · 20 min West Des Moines, IA → Martensdale, IA18 mi · 30 min West Des Moines, IA → Yale, IA48 mi · 1 h 15 min West Des Moines, IA → Van Meter, IA10 mi · 20 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. Marys, IA, {fromState} to West Des Moines, IA, {toState}?: The distance between St. Marys, IA, {fromState} and West Des Moines, IA, {toState} is 24 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from St. Marys, IA, {fromState} to West Des Moines, IA, {toState}?: The drive from St. Marys, IA, {fromState} to West Des Moines, IA, {toState} takes approximately 35 min by car.
What is the best route from St. Marys, IA, {fromState} to West Des Moines, IA, {toState}?: The fastest route from St. Marys, IA, {fromState} to West Des Moines, IA, {toState} covers 24 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.
Which direction is West Des Moines, IA from St. Marys, IA?: West Des Moines, IA lies roughly to the north of St. Marys, IA.
Which roads does the route from St. Marys, IA to West Des Moines, IA follow?: The drive from St. Marys, IA to West Des Moines, IA mainly follows I 35.
Are there charging stations between St. Marys, IA and West Des Moines, IA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from St. Marys, IA to West 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: 67.

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