How far is Urbandale, IA from Adel, IA?
The driving distance from Urbandale, IA to Adel, IA is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Urbandale and Adel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Urbandale and Adel.
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Start on Maryland Drive
4 m · 6 sec · Maryland Drive
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Turn left onto 70th Street
5 m · 3 sec · 70th Street
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Turn right onto Maryland Drive
1321 ft · 1 min · Maryland Drive
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Turn left onto 72nd Street
1 km · 1 min · 72nd Street
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Turn straight onto 73rd Street
1053 ft · 25 sec · 73rd Street
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Turn right onto Hickman Road
12 mi · 19 min · Hickman Road
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1331 ft · 18 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on County Highway R16
1273 ft · 17 sec · County Highway R16
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Continue on 290th Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · 290th Street
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Continue on Greene Street
1 km · 1 min · Greene Street
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Turn right onto Nile Kinnick Drive South
5 m · 1 sec · Nile Kinnick Drive South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nile Kinnick Drive South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Urbandale and Adel.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Hickman Road
Turn right onto Hickman Road
12 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Urbandale and Rain Showers near Adel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Urbandale to Adel?
The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Waukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Urbandale and 8.3 miles from Adel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Urbandale and Rain Showers near Adel.
Stop Ideas Near Waukee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Urbandale and Adel. Straight-line distance: 15.79 mi (25.41 km).
#1 Urbandale
A city in Polk County, Iowa.
| Population | 44,650 |
| Coordinates | 41.6266600, -93.7121700 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Adel
City in Iowa
| Population | 5,607 |
| Coordinates | 41.6144300, -94.0174500 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
End: Adel (-94.01745, 41.61443)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.22 | $4.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.75 | $5.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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