Adel, IA Road Trips
With 9 routes heading out and 1 heading in, Adel, IA works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 101 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Adel, IA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
10
Longest Drive
209 mi
Dubuque, IA
Quickest Drive
26m
Urbandale, IA
Plan Around Adel, IA
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Adel, IA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Adel, IA
Adel, IA to Dubuque, IA
Adel, IA to Bettendorf, IA
Adel, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA
Adel, IA to Mason City, IA
Adel, IA to Council Bluffs, IA
Adel, IA to Ames, IA
Adel, IA to Ankeny, IA
Adel, IA to West Des Moines, IA
Adel, IA to Urbandale, IA
Driving from Adel, IA
The typical drive from Adel, IA covers about 101 miles and takes around 2h 1m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 209 miles (4h 12m), while the shortest is just 17 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Adel, IA are Dubuque, IA (209 mi, 4h 12m), Bettendorf, IA (190.4 mi, 3h 34m), Cedar Rapids, IA (140.5 mi, 2h 51m), Mason City, IA (139.5 mi, 2h 42m), and Council Bluffs, IA (111.1 mi, 2h 5m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IA currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 101-mile trip from Adel, IA, budget about $15 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 9 mapped routes leaving Adel, IA and 1 routes heading into Adel, IA, covering 10 total connections. Distances range from 17 to 209 miles.
The longest mapped route from Adel, IA covers 209 miles and takes approximately 4h 12m. Shorter options start at just 17 miles.
The average route from Adel, IA runs about 101 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 1m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 101-mile trip from Adel, IA costs roughly $15 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Adel, IA include Dubuque, IA, Bettendorf, IA, Cedar Rapids, IA and Mason City, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Adel, IA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
6,259
Median Income
$96,905
Median Home Value
$320,500
Median Age
36.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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