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Free air in Des Moines, IA

33 gas stations, tire shops and stores with air for tires in Des Moines, 31 of them free or usually free. Addresses, hours and directions below.

Free air in Des Moines

We know 33 places with air for tires in Des Moines, 31 of them free or usually free. 1 tire shop also fills tires for free. Good places to start: Casey's General Store (3527 Indianola Avenue), QuikTrip (3941 Southeast 14th Street) and Hy-Vee Gas (4701 Fleur Drive).

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Free air in Des Moines

Confirmed free, free by state law, usually free at this chain, or a tire shop that fills for free.

Other air pumps in Des Moines

Air is available here, but it is paid or we don't know the price yet. Ask inside: some stores switch the machine to free.

Chains in Des Moines

Tire pressure in Des Moines

Iowa averages about 74 °F in July and 21 °F in January. Tire pressure drops roughly 1 PSI per 10 °F, so expect about 5 PSI less in winter than in summer, enough to set off the warning light on a cold morning. Fill to the number on your door sticker, checked before you drive.

Before you go

  • Bring a few quarters or a card in case the machine isn't free.
  • Tire shops only fill tires during business hours.
  • Pin wrong or missing? Tell us and we will update it.

Free air near Des Moines

Free air in Des Moines: questions

Where can I get free air for my tires in Des Moines?

Casey's General Store at 3527 Indianola Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320, QuikTrip at 3941 Southeast 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50320 and Hy-Vee Gas at 4701 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321 are good places to start. The map on this page shows all 31 free or usually free spots in Des Moines, sorted by distance once you share your location.

Is there free air open 24 hours in Des Moines?

Yes. Casey's General Store (3527 Indianola Avenue), QuikTrip (3941 Southeast 14th Street) and QuikTrip (4021 Fleur Drive) are listed as open 24/7, among 16 free spots with round-the-clock hours. Hours can change, so check before a late-night drive.

Do gas stations in Des Moines have to give free air?

No. Iowa has no free-air law, so each station decides. That is why it pays to check the map before you drive.

Where can I get my tire pressure checked for free in Des Moines?

At tire shops like Discount Tire (3719 Southeast 14th Street). Staff check and fill your tires for free while the shop is open, usually without an appointment.