How far is it from Urbandale, IA, to Grimes, IA, ?

The distance between Urbandale, IA, and Grimes, IA, is 4 mi by road.

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

The drive from Urbandale, IA, to Grimes, IA, takes approximately 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Urbandale, IA, to Grimes, IA, ?

The fastest route from Urbandale, IA, to Grimes, IA, covers 4 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.

Which direction is Grimes, IA from Urbandale, IA?

Grimes, IA lies roughly to the north of Urbandale, IA.

Are there charging stations between Urbandale, IA and Grimes, IA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Urbandale, IA to Grimes, 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: 65.

Urbandale, IA Grimes, IA

Distance: 4 miDuration: 10 min

Driving from Urbandale, IA to Grimes, IA takes about 10 min via South James Street. The distance is 4 mi. The straight-line distance is 3 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions8 · 4 mi

1 Depart left 151 yd
2 Turn right onto 121st Street 1 mi
3 Turn left onto Meredith Drive 1 mi
4 Turn right onto 128th Street 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto South James Street 2 mi
6 Turn left onto Southeast 11th Street 39 yd
7 Turn slightly left onto South James Street 125 yd
8 Arrive onto South James Street

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The return trip from Grimes, IA to Urbandale, IA covers roughly the same distance, 4 mi.

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Charging points along the way

65 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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Grimes, IA → Clive, IA5 mi · 10 min Grimes, IA → Stratford, IA52 mi · 1 h 15 min Grimes, IA → West Des Moines, IA11 mi · 20 min Grimes, IA → Scranton, IA62 mi · 1 h 25 min Grimes, IA → Waukee, IA11 mi · 20 min Grimes, IA → Adel, IA17 mi · 30 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 Urbandale, IA, {fromState} to Grimes, IA, {toState}?: The distance between Urbandale, IA, {fromState} and Grimes, IA, {toState} is 4 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Urbandale, IA, {fromState} to Grimes, IA, {toState}?: The drive from Urbandale, IA, {fromState} to Grimes, IA, {toState} takes approximately 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Urbandale, IA, {fromState} to Grimes, IA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Urbandale, IA, {fromState} to Grimes, IA, {toState} covers 4 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.
Which direction is Grimes, IA from Urbandale, IA?: Grimes, IA lies roughly to the north of Urbandale, IA.
Are there charging stations between Urbandale, IA and Grimes, IA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Urbandale, IA to Grimes, 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: 65.

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