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About Dexter, IA

Dexter is a farming town of 620 people about 30 miles west of Des Moines via Highway 6. Most traffic uses Highway 6 to reach Interstate 35 near Adel for metro area access. The town sits in rolling agricultural land with a working 1920s grain elevator that's visible for miles across the prairie.

Where is Dexter, IA on the map?

Dexter, IA is in United States, at 41.515, -94.228 - about 25 km west of Van Meter, IA.

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What is the closest airport to Dexter, IA?

The closest airport to Dexter, IA is Des Moines International Airport, 57 km (about 47 min by car).

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