How far is Indiana, IA from Adel, IA?

The driving distance from Indiana, IA to Adel, IA is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.11 mi
01h 29m
Flight
58.71 mi
94.48 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.71 mi
Kilometers
94.48 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.11 mi
Kilometers
112.83 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Adel
Thu, Apr 16, 11:36 AM CDT
Return by in Indiana
Thu, Apr 16, 1:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indiana
2026-04-16T10:06
Arrive Adel
Thu, Apr 16, 11:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Indiana
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Carlisle
IA

City in Warren and Polk counties in the U.

From Indiana
35 mi
00h 44m
To Adel
35.1 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
78°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Indiana and Adel.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indiana and Adel.

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway G76

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

  2. 2

    Continue on County Highway G76

    959 ft · 26 sec · County Highway G76

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    10.9 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    575 ft · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 5

    19.2 mi · 23 min · State Highway 5

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I-35 north: Minneapolis

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6

    1530 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hickman Road

    9.6 mi · 14 min · Hickman Road

  12. 12

    Continue on 290th Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · 290th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Greene Street

    1 km · 1 min · Greene Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Nile Kinnick Drive South

    5 m · 1 sec · Nile Kinnick Drive South

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nile Kinnick Drive South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Indiana and Adel.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 5
19.2 mi · 27%
County Highway G76
13 mi · 18%
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
12.3 mi · 18%
Hickman Road
9.55 mi · 14%
I-35 north
6.54 mi · 9%
290th Street
2.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 5

Continue on State Highway 5

19.2 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
58.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carlisle
00h 44m from Indiana
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Indiana and Sunny near Adel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Indiana to Adel?

The road trip is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km) and usually takes 01h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Indiana and 35.1 miles from Adel.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indiana and Sunny near Adel.

Stop Ideas Near Carlisle

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Carlisle, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carlisle.

RAIL

Osceola

56 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Creston

88 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue
RAIL

Ottumwa station

105 mi away
210 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indiana and Adel. Straight-line distance: 58.71 mi (94.48 km).

Indiana

#1 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Adel

#2 Adel

City in Iowa

Population5,607
Coordinates41.6144300, -94.0174500
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Start: Indiana (-93.0252, 41.20444)
End: Adel (-94.01745, 41.61443)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.36 L · about $9.31
Round trip
$18.63
4.94 gal · 18.72 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.31 $18.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.50 $21.01
Premium $4.65 $11.50 $22.99
Diesel $5.30 $13.10 $26.20

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Indiana and Adel. The current time is 10:06:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.