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

The distance between Dexter, IA, and Adel, IA, is 18 mi by road.

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

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

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

The fastest route from Dexter, IA, to Adel, IA, covers 18 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Adel, IA from Dexter, IA?

Adel, IA lies roughly to the north-east of Dexter, IA.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Dexter, IA to Adel, IA, including Waukee Kum & Go 540 (Waukee, Iowa) (350 kW); 155 West Hickman Rd (50 kW); 804 Nile Kinnick Drive (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 10.

Dexter, IA Adel, IA

Distance: 18 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Dexter, IA to Adel, IA takes about 25 min via I 80; US 6. The distance is 18 mi. The straight-line distance is 13 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 18 mi

1 Depart onto Madison Street 56 yd
2 Turn right onto Marshall Street 1 mi
3 Turn right onto State Street 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto 360th Street 1 mi
5 Turn right onto El Paso Avenue 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto El Paso Avenue 1 mi
7 Take ramp left 1 mi
8 Merge slightly left 10 mi

9 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
10 Keep slightly left 21 yd
11 Turn left onto Guthrie Street 122 yd
12 Continue straight onto North Avenue 2 mi
13 Continue straight onto N Avenue 4 mi
14 Continue straight onto Nile Kinnick Drive South 1 mi
15 Turn right 1 mi
16 Turn right 47 yd
17 Arrive left

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The return trip from Adel, IA to Dexter, IA covers roughly the same distance, 18 mi.

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Charging points along the way

10 chargers

Waukee Kum & Go 540 (Waukee, Iowa)CCS · 3105 Grand Prairie Parkway, Waukee, IA, 50263350 kW
155 West Hickman RdCCS, CHAdeMO · 155 West Hickman Rd, Waukee, IA, 5026350 kW
804 Nile Kinnick DriveCCS, CHAdeMO · 804 Nile Kinnick Drive, Adel, IA, 5000350 kW
Karl Chevrolet Stuart IACCS · 324 SW 8th St, Stuart, IA, 5025050 kW
Stivers Ford PRO EliteCCS, Type1 · 1300 SE Stoneridge, Waukee, IA, 5026350 kW

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Adel, IA → Patterson, IA27 mi · 45 min Adel, IA → Brayton, IA59 mi · 1 h 10 min Adel, IA → Dallas Center, IA8 mi · 15 min Adel, IA → Granger, IA21 mi · 35 min Adel, IA → Orient, IA52 mi · 1 h 10 min Adel, IA → Ames, IA55 mi · 1 h 15 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 Dexter, IA, {fromState} to Adel, IA, {toState}?: The distance between Dexter, IA, {fromState} and Adel, IA, {toState} is 18 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Dexter, IA, {fromState} to Adel, IA, {toState}?: The drive from Dexter, IA, {fromState} to Adel, IA, {toState} takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Dexter, IA, {fromState} to Adel, IA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Dexter, IA, {fromState} to Adel, IA, {toState} covers 18 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Adel, IA from Dexter, IA?: Adel, IA lies roughly to the north-east of Dexter, IA.
Are there charging stations between Dexter, IA and Adel, IA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Dexter, IA to Adel, IA, including Waukee Kum & Go 540 (Waukee, Iowa) (350 kW); 155 West Hickman Rd (50 kW); 804 Nile Kinnick Drive (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 10.

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