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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Huntington County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on East Main Street
1338 ft · 39 sec · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
137 m · 25 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1251 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Keystone Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward East 146th Street
2222 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto Lowes Way
111 m · 11 sec · Lowes Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lowes Way
25 m · 2 sec · Lowes Way
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Exit the roundabout onto Lowes Way
789 ft · 21 sec · Lowes Way
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Turn right onto East 146th Street
6.2 mi · 11 min · East 146th Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1903 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto IN-37
9.3 mi · 13 min · IN-37
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
28 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
32.9 mi · 38 min
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Continue on South Western Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Western Avenue
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Continue on South Baldwin Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · South Baldwin Avenue
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Continue on Huntington Road
5.3 mi · 6 min · Huntington Road
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Continue on Marion Road
20.1 mi · 24 min · Marion Road
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Take the exit slight right
1606 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto North Mishler Road
788 ft · 13 sec · North Mishler Road
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Continue on North 100 West
17.2 mi · 25 min · North 100 West
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Continue on River Street
1202 ft · 23 sec · River Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Nort Main Street
16.3 mi · 24 min · Nort Main Street
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Continue on South Orange Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Orange Street
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Continue on North Baseline Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · North Baseline Road
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Lake Street
7 m · 1 sec · Lake Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Etna.
Waterloo
Elkhart station
Lafayette station
Bryan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and Rome City. Straight-line distance: 111.82 mi (179.96 km).
#1 Carmel
The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.
| Population | 101,643 |
| Coordinates | 39.9783700, -86.1180400 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rome City
City in Noble County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.4961600, -85.3766500 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rome City (-85.37665, 41.49616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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