How far is Ankeny, IA from Grimes, IA?
The driving distance from Ankeny, IA to Grimes, IA is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10 miles (16.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City in Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ankeny and Grimes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ankeny and Grimes.
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Start on Southwest 3rd Street
15 m · 7 sec · Southwest 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Southwest Walnut Street
1897 ft · 1 min · Southwest Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest Ordnance Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Ordnance Road
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Turn left onto Southwest State Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest State Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Oralabor Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Southwest Oralabor Road
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Continue on Northwest 78th Avenue
935 ft · 24 sec · Northwest 78th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest 26th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Northwest 26th Street
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Turn right onto Northwest 66th Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Northwest 66th Avenue
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Continue on Northwest Beaver Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Northwest Beaver Drive
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Turn left onto Northwest 70th Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Northwest 70th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest 70th Avenue
29 m · 2 sec · Northwest 70th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest 70th Avenue
3015 ft · 1 min · Northwest 70th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest 70th Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · Northwest 70th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest 70th Avenue
1972 ft · 39 sec · Northwest 70th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 1st Street
38 m · 3 sec · East 1st Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 1st Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto Southeast Main Street
7 m · 1 sec · Southeast Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ankeny and Grimes.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Northwest 70th Avenue
Turn left onto Northwest 70th Avenue
2.69 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ankeny and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Grimes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ankeny to Grimes?
The road trip is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Johnston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Ankeny and 6.6 miles from Grimes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10 miles (16.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ankeny and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Grimes.
Stop Ideas Near Johnston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ankeny and Grimes. Straight-line distance: 9.97 mi (16.05 km).
#1 Ankeny
The most populous city in Polk County, Iowa.
| Population | 70,068 |
| Coordinates | 41.7297100, -93.6057700 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grimes
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 15,831 |
| Coordinates | 41.6883200, -93.7910600 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grimes (-93.79106, 41.68832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.96 | $3.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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