How far is Grimes, IA from Waukee, IA?
The driving distance from Grimes, IA to Waukee, IA is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grimes and Waukee.
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Start on Southeast Main Street
7 m · 8 sec · Southeast Main Street
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Turn left onto East 1st Street
996 ft · 27 sec · East 1st Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · West 1st Street
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Continue on 240th Street
1758 ft · 32 sec · 240th Street
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Turn left onto W Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · W Avenue
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Turn straight onto Alice's Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Alice's Road
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Turn right onto Hickman Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Hickman Road
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Turn left onto 6th Street
1119 ft · 34 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Ashworth Drive
43 m · 5 sec · Ashworth Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ashworth Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grimes and Waukee.
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.
W Avenue
Turn left onto W Avenue
3.12 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.
Sunny leaving Grimes and Sunny near Waukee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grimes to Waukee?
The road trip is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Dallas Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.1 miles from Grimes and 5.6 miles from Waukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grimes and Sunny near Waukee.
Stop Ideas Near Dallas Center
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dallas Center.
Osceola
Creston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grimes and Waukee. Straight-line distance: 7.19 mi (11.57 km).
#1 Grimes
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 15,831 |
| Coordinates | 41.6883200, -93.7910600 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waukee
City in Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 26,166 |
| Coordinates | 41.6116600, -93.8852300 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashworth Drive (-93.885151, 41.611761)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.43 | $2.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.62 | $3.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.77 | $3.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.02 | $4.03 |
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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