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About Walnut, IA

Walnut is a small farming town in southwest Iowa, about 60 miles west of Des Moines via I-80 and Highway 83. The community of 1,300 sits in rolling prairie country near the Nebraska border. Most visitors take Exit 40 from I-80 and drive north on Highway 83 for 8 miles. The town has gained fame for hosting RAGBRAI, Iowa's legendary bicycle ride across the state, multiple times.

Where is Walnut, IA on the map?

Walnut, IA is in United States, at 41.489, -95.220 - about 33 km south of Kirkman, IA.

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The closest airport to Walnut, IA is Eppley Airfield, 85 km (about 1 h 5 min by car).

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