How far is it from Van Meter, IA, to Dexter, IA, ?

The distance between Van Meter, IA, and Dexter, IA, is 16 mi by road.

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

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

What is the best route from Van Meter, IA, to Dexter, IA, ?

The fastest route from Van Meter, IA, to Dexter, IA, covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Dexter, IA from Van Meter, IA?

Dexter, IA lies roughly to the west of Van Meter, IA.

Are there charging stations between Van Meter, IA and Dexter, IA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Van Meter, IA to Dexter, IA, including Waukee Kum & Go 540 (Waukee, Iowa) (350 kW); Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); 155 West Hickman Rd (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 20.

Van Meter, IA Dexter, IA

Distance: 16 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Van Meter, IA to Dexter, IA takes about 25 min via CR F90. The distance is 16 mi. The straight-line distance is 15 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions11 · 16 mi

1 Depart right onto 360th Street 8 mi
2 Take ramp left 1 mi
3 Merge slightly left 6 mi
4 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
5 Keep slightly right 164 yd
6 Turn straight onto El Paso Avenue 168 yd
7 Turn left onto 360th Street 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto State Street 1 mi

9 Turn left onto Marshall Street 1 mi
10 Turn left onto Madison Street 56 yd
11 Arrive onto Madison Street

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The return trip from Dexter, IA to Van Meter, IA covers roughly the same distance, 16 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

20 chargers

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
155 West Hickman RdCCS, CHAdeMO · 155 West Hickman Rd, Waukee, IA, 5026350 kW
6500 Grand Ave WestCCS, CHAdeMO · 6500 Grand Ave West, Des Moines, IA, 5026650 kW
804 Nile Kinnick DriveCCS, CHAdeMO · 804 Nile Kinnick Drive, Adel, IA, 5000350 kW

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Top attractions along the route

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Dexter, IA → Dallas Center, IA25 mi · 35 min Dexter, IA → Stuart, IA7 mi · 10 min Dexter, IA → Redfield, IA8 mi · 15 min Dexter, IA → Earlham, IA8 mi · 15 min Dexter, IA → Menlo, IA11 mi · 20 min Dexter, IA → Linden, IA12 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 Van Meter, IA, {fromState} to Dexter, IA, {toState}?: The distance between Van Meter, IA, {fromState} and Dexter, IA, {toState} is 16 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Van Meter, IA, {fromState} to Dexter, IA, {toState}?: The drive from Van Meter, IA, {fromState} to Dexter, IA, {toState} takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Van Meter, IA, {fromState} to Dexter, IA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Van Meter, IA, {fromState} to Dexter, IA, {toState} covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Dexter, IA from Van Meter, IA?: Dexter, IA lies roughly to the west of Van Meter, IA.
Are there charging stations between Van Meter, IA and Dexter, IA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Van Meter, IA to Dexter, IA, including Waukee Kum & Go 540 (Waukee, Iowa) (350 kW); Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); 155 West Hickman Rd (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 20.

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