Des Moines Airport to Ames transfer

63 km by road about 55 min without traffic from Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

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Private transfers booked with Welcome Pickups. Distance and drive time: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, 10 October 2026.

The trip

Ames is 63 km from Des Moines Airport by road. With no traffic the drive takes about 55 min; allow more at rush hour and, on arrival, for passport control and baggage. A pre-booked transfer is the door-to-door option: you book before you fly and see the price for your date and group size before you pay.

See the route on OpenStreetMap

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FAQ

How far is Ames from Des Moines Airport?+

63 km by road from Des Moines Airport (DSM), about 55 min of driving without traffic (OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, 10 October 2026).

How do I get from Des Moines Airport to Ames?+

A private transfer goes door to door: book it before you fly and the price for your date is shown before you pay.

Where else can I book a transfer to from Des Moines Airport?+

Other places with pre-booked transfers from DSM: Des Moines City Centre (8 km).