How far is it from Van Meter, IA, to Grimes, IA, ?

The distance between Van Meter, IA, and Grimes, IA, is 20 mi by road.

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

The drive from Van Meter, IA, to Grimes, IA, takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Van Meter, IA, to Grimes, IA, ?

The fastest route from Van Meter, IA, to Grimes, IA, covers 20 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Grimes, IA from Van Meter, IA?

Grimes, IA lies roughly to the north-east of Van Meter, IA.

Are there charging stations between Van Meter, IA and Grimes, IA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Van Meter, 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: 70.

Van Meter, IA Grimes, IA

Distance: 20 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Van Meter, IA to Grimes, IA takes about 30 min via I 80. The distance is 20 mi. The straight-line distance is 14 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 20 mi

1 Depart right onto 360th Street 1 mi
2 Turn right onto Richland Road 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto East Street 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Elm Street 154 yd
5 Turn right onto Mill Street 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto R Avenue 1 mi
7 Take ramp right 1 mi
8 Merge slightly left 10 mi

9 Keep slightly right 5 mi
10 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
11 Turn left onto Meredith Drive 1 mi
12 Turn right onto 128th Street 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto South James Street 2 mi
14 Turn left onto Southeast 11th Street 39 yd
15 Turn slightly left onto South James Street 125 yd
16 Arrive onto South James Street

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The return trip from Grimes, IA to Van Meter, IA covers roughly the same distance, 20 mi.

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Charging points along the way

70 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 → Urbandale, IA4 mi · 10 min Grimes, IA → Waukee, IA11 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Van Meter, IA, {fromState} to Grimes, IA, {toState}?: The distance between Van Meter, IA, {fromState} and Grimes, IA, {toState} is 20 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Van Meter, IA, {fromState} to Grimes, IA, {toState}?: The drive from Van Meter, IA, {fromState} to Grimes, IA, {toState} takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Van Meter, IA, {fromState} to Grimes, IA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Van Meter, IA, {fromState} to Grimes, IA, {toState} covers 20 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Grimes, IA from Van Meter, IA?: Grimes, IA lies roughly to the north-east of Van Meter, IA.
Are there charging stations between Van Meter, IA and Grimes, IA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Van Meter, 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: 70.

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