Trip from Indiana, IA to Adel, IA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 29m

Distance

70.1 mi

113 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 23m ★

6 AM

1h 30m

8 AM

1h 44m

10 AM

1h 35m

12 PM

1h 33m

3 PM

1h 35m

5 PM

1h 43m

8 PM

1h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Indiana, IA to Adel, IA covers 70.1 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on County Highway G76, Highway 5, Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.96 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 70.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 29m 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

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 29m drive with frequent turns across 70.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

County Highway G76 is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Indiana, IA to Adel, IA is easy. At 1h 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Indiana, IA to Adel, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
County Highway G76	—	—
Highway 5	—	—
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway	—	—
I-35 north	—	—
US 6	—	—
Hickman Road	—	—
290th Street	—	—
Greene Street	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: County Highway G76 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on County Highway G76

1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

2

Continue on County Highway G76

0.2 mi · 26 sec · County Highway G76

3

Turn sharp left

6.1 mi · 9 min

4

Take the ramp left

11 mi · 12 min

5

Turn right

0.1 mi · 7 sec

6

Continue on State Highway 5

19 mi · 22 min · State Highway 5

7

Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway

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

8

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

0.9 mi · 1 min · I-35 north: Minneapolis

9

Merge slight left

5.7 mi · 6 min

10

Take the exit slight right toward US 6

0.3 mi · 39 sec · US 6

11

Turn left onto Hickman Road

9.6 mi · 14 min · Hickman Road

12

Continue on 290th Street

2.4 mi · 2 min · 290th Street

13

Continue on Greene Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Greene Street

14

Turn right onto Nile Kinnick Drive South

16 ft · 1 sec · Nile Kinnick Drive South

15

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.1 mi from Indiana, IA · 44m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Des Moines, IA

35 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Pleasantville, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Des Moines, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.1 miles from Indiana, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Adel, IA

The final approach into Adel, IA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.96 one way

$21.92 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$12.03	$24.07
premium	$4.89	$13.49	$26.98
diesel	$5.61	$15.48	$30.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	21	$7.36	$3.36
Efficient EV	17.5	$6.13	$2.80
EV Truck/SUV	28	$9.81	$4.49

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Indiana, IA

Afternoon in Indiana on Thursday

Local time

1:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Adel, IA

Afternoon in Adel on Thursday

Local time

1:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°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

19 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 29m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Indiana, IA to Adel, IA covers 70.1 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are County Highway G76, Highway 5, Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 35.1 miles from Indiana, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Indiana, IA to Adel, IA is easy. At 1h 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Indiana, IA to Adel, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Indiana, IA to Adel, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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