I-80 Iowa

I-80 Exit 118: Waukee, Iowa

In Iowa, I-80 exit 118 is 3.3 miles from Waukee. Exit signs list Grand Prairie Parkway. OpenStreetMap shows 3 gas stations, 4 places to eat, 2 hotels and 1 EV charger within a mile of the ramps. The exit number doubles as the mile marker: 118 miles from the Nebraska border and roughly 188 miles short of Illinois.

Waukee (population 31,800) is the local stop for supplies. Urbandale lies 11 miles eastbound, around 10 minutes of driving from I-80 exit 118. Heading westbound, you reach Omaha in roughly 2.0 hours (119 miles).

Map of I-80 exit 118 near Waukee, Iowa, showing 3 gas stations, 4 places to eat, 2 hotels and 1 EV charger within one mile

Where to get gas at this exit

First up is Gas station, just 0.3 miles off I-80 exit 118. Your choices: Gas station, Fleet Farm and Hy-Vee. Heading eastbound, exit 121, 3 miles away has the next station; westbound the next gas is at exit 117, 1 mile away.

  • Gas station 0.3 miles
  • Fleet Farm 0.3 miles
  • Hy-Vee 0.8 miles

the interchange restaurants

For a meal, I-80 exit 118 offers 2 fast food spots and 2 cafes, with Jimmy John's closest at 0.6 miles. Cuisines: sandwich, coffee shop and burger.

  • Jimmy John's 0.6 miles · Fast food · Sandwich
  • Smokey Row Coffee 0.8 miles · Cafe · Coffee Shop
  • Starbucks 0.8 miles · Cafe · Coffee Shop
  • McDonald's 0.9 miles · Fast food · Burger

Hotels and motels by I-80 exit 118

Sleep Inn and Aloft Waukee are among the 2 hotels and motels closest to exit 118.

  • Sleep Inn 0.8 miles · Hotel
  • Aloft Waukee 0.8 miles · Hotel

I-80 exit 118 for electric cars

EV drivers can plug in at Electrify America near this exit. DC fast charging is available at Electrify America. Quick top-ups are possible at exit 121, 3 miles eastbound; otherwise exit 110, 8 miles westbound.

  • Electrify America 0.3 miles DC fast

Where to take a break

I-80 exit 118 has no rest area of its own. The eastbound lanes lead to Rest area near mile 147, 29 miles ahead (restrooms, drinking water). Going westbound, the next stop is Rest area near mile 81, 37 miles ahead (restrooms, drinking water).

Exits before and after I-80 exit 118

ExitFrom hereServices
Exit 113
Van Meter		 5 miles west
Exit 117
Waukee		 1 mile west
Exit 118
Waukee		 –
Exit 121
Clive		 3 miles east
Exit 122
Clive		 4 miles east

Frequently asked questions

Does the interchange have a gas station?

Yes. Gas station, Fleet Farm and Hy-Vee are within a mile of I-80 exit 118.

What town is exit 118 near?

Waukee, Iowa is 3.3 miles from I-80 exit 118.

Are there hotels at I-80 exit 118?

Yes, 2 hotels near this exit: Sleep Inn and Aloft Waukee.

Where is the nearest rest area to I-80 exit 118?

Rest area near mile 147, 29 miles eastbound of the interchange.

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