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About Grimes, IA

Grimes is a fast-growing suburb 15 miles northwest of Des Moines, easily reached via I-35 Exit 124. Most residents commute to Des Moines along I-35 or local routes like NW 86th Street, while the airport sits 25 miles southeast via I-35 and I-80. The city's massive 40,000-square-foot aquatic center with water slides and lazy river attracts families from across central Iowa.

Where is Grimes, IA on the map?

Grimes, IA is in United States, at 41.678, -93.795 - about 15 km north-west of Windsor Heights, IA.

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The closest airport to Grimes, IA is Des Moines International Airport, 28 km (about 29 min by car).

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