Des Moines doesn't have a track on every corner, but real karting is closer than you might think: K1 Speed Grimes is 10 miles from the center of Des Moines, and 2 venues in total sit within 60 miles. Every one of them is an arrive-and-drive track — no membership, no own kart, just turn up and race.
The mix runs from climate-controlled indoor circuits to open-air outdoor tracks, so there's an option in any season. Distances below are straight-line from central Des Moines — check each listing for the exact address and directions.
K1 Speed Grimes is the closest track to Des Moines in our directory, about 10 miles from the city center, rated 4.3 stars on Google.
Yes — one indoor venue is within 60 miles. The nearest is K1 Speed Grimes, 10 miles away, and indoor tracks run year-round regardless of weather.
The nearest of the 2 tracks in range is 10 miles away, and the furthest we include on this page is 39 miles out. All Iowa tracks are listed on the state page if you're willing to drive further.
