Adel is an unincorporated community in eastern Franklin Township, Owen County, Indiana, United States. It lies near the bridge on County Road 150 West over Raccoon Creek, which is a community nearly ten miles southwest of the city of Spencer, the county seat. Its elevation is 541 feet (165 m), and it is located at 39°11′31″N 86°47′45″W (39.1919894, -86.7958389).