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

The distance between Grimes, IA, and Adel, IA, is 17 mi by road.

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

The drive from Grimes, IA, to Adel, IA, takes approximately 30 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Grimes, IA, to Adel, IA, covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Adel, IA from Grimes, IA?

Adel, IA lies roughly to the south-west of Grimes, IA.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Grimes, IA to Adel, 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: 67.

Grimes, IA Adel, IA

Distance: 17 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Grimes, IA to Adel, IA takes about 30 min via US 6. The distance is 17 mi. The straight-line distance is 13 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions11 · 17 mi

1 Depart onto South James Street 2 mi
2 Continue straight onto 128th Street 3 mi
3 Turn right onto Hickman Road 9 mi
4 Continue straight onto 290th Street 3 mi
5 Continue straight onto Greene Street 1 mi
6 Turn left onto South 5th Street 117 yd
7 Turn left onto Cottage Street 165 yd
8 Continue right onto South 4th Street 1 mi

9 Turn right 1 mi
10 Turn left 47 yd
11 Arrive left

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The return trip from Adel, IA to Grimes, IA covers roughly the same distance, 17 mi.

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Charging points along the way

67 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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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 Grimes, IA, {fromState} to Adel, IA, {toState}?: The distance between Grimes, IA, {fromState} and Adel, IA, {toState} is 17 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Grimes, IA, {fromState} to Adel, IA, {toState}?: The drive from Grimes, IA, {fromState} to Adel, IA, {toState} takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Grimes, IA, {fromState} to Adel, IA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Grimes, IA, {fromState} to Adel, IA, {toState} covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Adel, IA from Grimes, IA?: Adel, IA lies roughly to the south-west of Grimes, IA.
Are there charging stations between Grimes, IA and Adel, IA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Grimes, IA to Adel, 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: 67.

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