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Call for help (319) 319-4889.
Call for help (319) 319-4889.

24/7 Towing & Roadside Help at I-80 Exit 182 (Iowa 146)

A tow from I-80 exit 182, Iowa 146 south of Grinnell, starts at $124, and I-80 Roadside, Iowa answers (319) 319-4889 24/7.

I-80 calls answered 24/7. You agree to the price and timing before anyone rolls out.

Prices start at the amounts shown. Availability, the hour, the miles involved, the weather and the vehicle type can add to them. The final price is settled on the call, before anyone heads out to you.

Tell us which way you were heading on I-80 and the nearest exit or mile marker.

I-80 Mile 143-237

I-80 Exit 182 IA-146

Exit 182 Mile 182.2

Other exit pages:

West, Exit 168 / East, Exit 191

Key takeaways

  • Exit 182, at I-80 mile 182.2, is Iowa 146 to Grinnell and New Sharon.
  • The Grinnell rest areas at milepost 180 list restrooms, vending machines and Wi-Fi.
  • Towing from exit 182 starts at $124; a ditch winch-out starts at $130.
  • Name the rest area side, the Iowa 146 ramp or the nearest mile marker.

Iowa 146 exit to Grinnell

Exit 182 is the Iowa 146 interchange for Grinnell and New Sharon, at mile 182.2. Westbound, the exit before it is 179 (mile 178.7, Lynnville and Oakland Acres). Eastbound, the one after it is 191 (mile 191.3, US 63 to Malcom, Montezuma and Tama).

Central Grinnell is about 3.4 miles north on West Street, which is Iowa 146. That is roughly a 6-minute drive in normal conditions, by an OSRM route computed in November 2026. For a breakdown in town, see the Grinnell page.

Grinnell rest areas at milepost 180

Iowa DOT's Grinnell rest areas are at milepost 180, about 2 miles west of the exit. The eastbound side has 25 truck and 30 car spaces. Westbound, there are 10 truck and 59 car spaces. Both list restrooms with a family restroom, vending machines, Wi-Fi and weather information.

Eastbound, you pass the rest area before you reach the exit. Westbound, it is the first stop after it.

Pinpointing your spot near Grinnell

Name the spot as exactly as you can. It might be the eastbound or westbound Grinnell rest area, the Iowa 146 ramp, or West Street on the way into town. On I-80, give the nearest mile marker and your direction. Call (319) 319-4889 at any hour, and we quote the price and the timing before anyone heads your way.

  1. Eastbound and struggling? The milepost 180 rest area comes up two miles before exit 182.
  2. Westbound? Leave at exit 182 or keep going two miles to the rest area.
  3. On the shoulder, hazards on and everyone belted in.
  4. If you have to get out, wait behind the guardrail, not beside the car.

After a crash, an injury or a stop in a live lane, dial 911 first.

Snow rules around Grinnell

The exit is in Poweshiek County. Its winter road policy advises drivers on county roads to slow to at least 25 mph below the normal limit. Where only one lane is open, it says to drive no more than 10 mph. The county also says it puts up no extra signs warning of slick or one-lane conditions.

In town, Grinnell runs a recorded snow emergency line, 641-236-9427, that says whether a snow emergency is in effect. On I-80, mile 182.2 lay inside the March 15, 2026 blizzard closure, from mile marker 142 near Altoona to mile marker 240 near Coralville.

Towing and ditch winch-out prices

A tow off the Iowa 146 interchange is priced from $124. Pulling a car out of a county-road ditch costs from $130, if it can be reached safely from the road. Jump starts begin at $85.

An empty concrete exit ramp curving away from a divided interstate through harvested farm fields under an overcast sky, a blank green sign on posts beside it and two cars far off on the interstate.
Illustration, not this exit: an empty interstate exit ramp through farm fields

Questions about Exit 182

  1. What is at the Grinnell rest areas near exit 182?

    Both Grinnell rest areas, at milepost 180 about 2 miles west of the exit, list restrooms with a family restroom. They also list vending machines, Wi-Fi and weather information. The eastbound side has 25 truck and 30 car spaces, and the westbound side 10 truck and 59. A car that still runs can wait there for help.

  2. How far is Grinnell from I-80 exit 182?

    Central Grinnell is about 3.4 miles north of the exit on Iowa 146, which is West Street. By an OSRM route computed in November 2026, the trip takes roughly 6 minutes in normal conditions. If the car will not make it into town, a tow from exit 182 starts at $124.

  3. Can I get towed off I-80 near Grinnell after dark?

    Yes. Call (319) 319-4889 at any hour, and we arrange a tow truck to exit 182 or to the rest areas at milepost 180. You get the price and the timing on that call first. A tow from the Iowa 146 exit starts at $124, and the final price depends on the hour and the distance.

  4. How slow should I drive on Poweshiek County roads in snow?

    At least 25 mph below the normal limit, by Poweshiek County's winter road policy. Where only one lane is open, the policy says no more than 10 mph. The county puts up no extra signs for slick or one-lane conditions, so slow down before you see trouble. A ditch winch-out near exit 182 starts at $130.

Call for help (319) 319-4889.