How far is Carmel, IN from Rome City, IN?

The driving distance from Carmel, IN to Rome City, IN is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.8 miles (180 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
127.34 mi
02h 54m
Flight
111.82 mi
179.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.82 mi
Kilometers
179.96 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.34 mi
Kilometers
204.93 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rome City
Sat, Apr 18, 4:36 AM EDT
Return by in Carmel
Sat, Apr 18, 7:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carmel
2026-04-18T01:42
Arrive Rome City
Sat, Apr 18, 4:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carmel
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mount Etna
IN

Human settlement in Huntington County, Indiana, United States of America

From Carmel
63.7 mi
01h 27m
To Rome City
63.6 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Carmel and Rome City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Carmel and Rome City.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1338 ft · 39 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    137 m · 25 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout

    1251 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Keystone Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward East 146th Street

    2222 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Lowes Way

    111 m · 11 sec · Lowes Way

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lowes Way

    25 m · 2 sec · Lowes Way

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Lowes Way

    789 ft · 21 sec · Lowes Way

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East 146th Street

    6.2 mi · 11 min · East 146th Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left

    1903 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto IN-37

    9.3 mi · 13 min · IN-37

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    32.9 mi · 38 min

  14. 14

    Continue on South Western Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Western Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on South Baldwin Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · South Baldwin Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Huntington Road

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Huntington Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Marion Road

    20.1 mi · 24 min · Marion Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1606 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Mishler Road

    788 ft · 13 sec · North Mishler Road

  20. 20

    Continue on North 100 West

    17.2 mi · 25 min · North 100 West

  21. 21

    Continue on River Street

    1202 ft · 23 sec · River Street

  22. 22

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Nort Main Street

    16.3 mi · 24 min · Nort Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on South Orange Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Orange Street

  25. 25

    Continue on North Baseline Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · North Baseline Road

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  27. 27

    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Lake Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lake Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carmel and Rome City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
IN-37
42.2 mi · 33%
Marion Road
20.4 mi · 16%
North 100 West
17.2 mi · 13%
Nort Main Street
16.3 mi · 13%
East 146th Street
6.95 mi · 5%
North Baseline Road
6.16 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

IN-37

Exit the roundabout

32.9 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
111.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Etna
01h 27m from Carmel
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Carmel and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rome City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Carmel to Rome City?

The road trip is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km) and usually takes 02h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mount Etna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.7 miles from Carmel and 63.6 miles from Rome City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 111.8 miles (180 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.93 one way or $33.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Carmel and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rome City.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Etna

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Etna, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Etna.

RAIL

Waterloo

89 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Elkhart station

110 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Lafayette station

118 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Bryan

118 mi away
Page and Lynn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and Rome City. Straight-line distance: 111.82 mi (179.96 km).

Carmel

#1 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population101,643
Coordinates39.9783700, -86.1180400
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Rome City

#2 Rome City

City in Noble County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,400
Coordinates41.4961600, -85.3766500
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Carmel (-86.11804, 39.97837)
End: Rome City (-85.37665, 41.49616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.49 gal
17.01 L · about $16.93
Round trip
$33.86
8.98 gal · 34.02 L
Estimated CO2
39.9 kg one way
Round trip: 79.8 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.93 $33.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.10 $38.19
Premium $4.65 $20.90 $41.79
Diesel $5.30 $23.81 $47.63

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Carmel and Rome City. The current time is 01:42:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.