How far is it from Adel, IA, to Urbandale, IA, ?

The distance between Adel, IA, and Urbandale, IA, is 15 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Adel, IA, to Urbandale, IA, ?

The drive from Adel, IA, to Urbandale, IA, takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Adel, IA, to Urbandale, IA, ?

The fastest route from Adel, IA, to Urbandale, IA, covers 15 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Urbandale, IA from Adel, IA?

Urbandale, IA lies roughly to the east of Adel, IA.

Are there charging stations between Adel, IA and Urbandale, IA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Adel, IA to Urbandale, 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: 65.

Adel, IA Urbandale, IA

Distance: 15 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Adel, IA to Urbandale, IA takes about 25 min via US 6. The distance is 15 mi. The straight-line distance is 13 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions12 · 15 mi

1 Depart right 47 yd
2 At end of road, turn right 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn left onto South 4th Street 1 mi
4 Continue left onto Cottage Street 165 yd
5 Turn right onto South 5th Street 117 yd
6 Turn right onto Greene Street 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto 290th Street 12 mi
8 Turn left onto 128th Street 2 mi

9 Turn right onto Douglas Parkway 1 mi
10 Turn left onto 121st Street 1 mi
11 Turn right 151 yd
12 Arrive right

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The return trip from Urbandale, IA to Adel, IA covers roughly the same distance, 15 mi.

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Charging points along the way

65 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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Urbandale, IA → Ankeny, IA16 mi · 30 min Urbandale, IA → West Des Moines, IA8 mi · 15 min Urbandale, IA → Dallas Center, IA14 mi · 25 min Urbandale, IA → Des Moines, IA16 mi · 25 min Urbandale, IA → Van Meter, IA17 mi · 25 min Urbandale, IA → Norwalk, IA17 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Adel, IA, {fromState} to Urbandale, IA, {toState}?: The distance between Adel, IA, {fromState} and Urbandale, IA, {toState} is 15 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Adel, IA, {fromState} to Urbandale, IA, {toState}?: The drive from Adel, IA, {fromState} to Urbandale, IA, {toState} takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Adel, IA, {fromState} to Urbandale, IA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Adel, IA, {fromState} to Urbandale, IA, {toState} covers 15 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Urbandale, IA from Adel, IA?: Urbandale, IA lies roughly to the east of Adel, IA.
Are there charging stations between Adel, IA and Urbandale, IA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Adel, IA to Urbandale, 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: 65.

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