How far is it from Grimes, IA, to Polk City, IA, ?

The distance between Grimes, IA, and Polk City, IA, is 11 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Grimes, IA, to Polk City, IA, ?

The drive from Grimes, IA, to Polk City, IA, takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Grimes, IA, to Polk City, IA, ?

The fastest route from Grimes, IA, to Polk City, IA, covers 11 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Polk City, IA from Grimes, IA?

Polk City, IA lies roughly to the north-east of Grimes, IA.

Are there charging stations between Grimes, IA and Polk City, IA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Grimes, IA to Polk City, IA, including Brixmor-Haymarket Square (Des Moines, IA) (350 kW); Fareway Store #106 (Clive, IA) (350 kW); Waukee Kum & Go 540 (Waukee, Iowa) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 52.

Grimes, IA Polk City, IA

Distance: 11 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Grimes, IA to Polk City, IA takes about 20 min via IA 141. The distance is 11 mi. The straight-line distance is 9 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 11 mi

1 Depart onto South James Street 1 mi
2 Continue U-turn onto South James Street 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Southeast 11th Street 2 mi
4 Turn left onto Southeast Grimes Boulevard 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Northeast Grimes Boulevard 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Northwest 114th Street 3 mi
7 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
8 At end of road, turn right onto Northwest Saylorville Drive 2 mi

9 At end of road, turn right onto Northwest Saylorville Drive 139 yd
10 Turn straight onto Northwest 112th Street 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Mile Long Bridge 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto West Bridge Road 1 mi
13 Turn left onto South 3rd Street 2 mi
14 Turn left 54 yd
15 Arrive left

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The return trip from Polk City, IA to Grimes, IA covers roughly the same distance, 11 mi.

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Charging points along the way

52 chargers

Brixmor-Haymarket Square (Des Moines, IA)CCS · 4365 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA, 50310350 kW
Fareway Store #106 (Clive, IA)CCS · 10151 University Ave, Clive, IA, 50325350 kW
Waukee Kum & Go 540 (Waukee, Iowa)CCS · 3105 Grand Prairie Parkway, Waukee, IA, 50263350 kW
Hy-Vee - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 1725 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines, IA, 50266250 kW
Kum & Go - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 5050 Northwest 2nd Street, Des Moines, IA, 50313250 kW

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Polk City, IA → Des Moines, IA19 mi · 35 min Polk City, IA → Slater, IA9 mi · 15 min Polk City, IA → Ankeny, IA10 mi · 20 min Polk City, IA → Elkhart, IA11 mi · 20 min Polk City, IA → Sheldahl, IA7 mi · 15 min Polk City, IA → Valeria, IA25 mi · 45 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Grimes, IA, {fromState} to Polk City, IA, {toState}?: The distance between Grimes, IA, {fromState} and Polk City, IA, {toState} is 11 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Grimes, IA, {fromState} to Polk City, IA, {toState}?: The drive from Grimes, IA, {fromState} to Polk City, IA, {toState} takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Grimes, IA, {fromState} to Polk City, IA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Grimes, IA, {fromState} to Polk City, IA, {toState} covers 11 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Polk City, IA from Grimes, IA?: Polk City, IA lies roughly to the north-east of Grimes, IA.
Are there charging stations between Grimes, IA and Polk City, IA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Grimes, IA to Polk City, IA, including Brixmor-Haymarket Square (Des Moines, IA) (350 kW); Fareway Store #106 (Clive, IA) (350 kW); Waukee Kum & Go 540 (Waukee, Iowa) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 52.

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