Origin
Adel, IA
Late night in Adel on Tuesday
Local time
4:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Adel, IA to Urbandale, IA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
16.6 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Adel, IA
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Urbandale, IA
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Adel and Urbandale is a quick, straightforward journey spanning 16.6 miles through the heart of the Iowa Midwest. You can expect to complete this trip in roughly 26 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. Given the short duration, you won't need to worry about overnight lodging or extensive planning. With a fuel budget of just $3, this is a highly economical route for those looking to traverse the local landscape. It serves as a practical connection between these two communities without the complexity of a long-haul trek.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 290th Street | 14.9 mi | 22m |
| Greene Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 72nd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Roseland Drive | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| 73rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 70th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Nile Kinnick Drive South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Maryland Drive | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
290th Street
— 14.9 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Adel, IA and Urbandale, IA.
1
Start on US 169
16 ft
·
7 sec
·
Nile Kinnick Drive South
2
Turn left onto US 6
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Greene Street
3
Continue on US 6
15 mi
·
22 min
·
290th Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto 73rd Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
73rd Street
5
Continue on 72nd Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
72nd Street
6
Turn right onto Roseland Drive
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Roseland Drive
7
Turn left onto 70th Street
348 ft
·
10 sec
·
70th Street
8
Turn right onto Maryland Drive
13 ft
·
0 sec
·
Maryland Drive
9
Arrive at destination
Maryland Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 6 / Greene Street
Turn left onto US 6 / Greene Street
Navigation decision point
3
15.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
73rd Street
Turn left onto 73rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
16.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Roseland Drive
Turn right onto Roseland Drive
Navigation decision point
4
16.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
70th Street
Turn left onto 70th Street
Navigation decision point
5
16.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Maryland Drive
Turn right onto Maryland Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.60 one way
$5.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.19 | $6.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Urbandale, IA
Late night in Urbandale on Tuesday
Local time
4:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will spend the vast majority of your time navigating 290th Street, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 14.9 miles. The remainder of the trip transitions through Greene Street and 72nd Street to reach your destination. Because the path relies entirely on local roads, you should remain focused on the frequent turns throughout the 16.6-mile distance. It offers a grounded, hands-on driving experience that differs significantly from high-speed highway travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.9 mi on 290th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 6 / Greene Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6 / Greene Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.5 miles (73rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.3 miles (Roseland Drive): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,042 ft
854 ft
Total Climb
284 ft
Total Descent
232 ft
Highest Point
1,042 ft
~4.8 mi in
Elevation Range
189 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 16.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.9 miles on 290th Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6 / Greene Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.5 miles (73rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.3 miles (Roseland Drive): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Urbandale, IA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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