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

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Rome City, IN is about 325.1 miles (523.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 269.4 miles (433.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
325.08 mi
06h 10m
Flight
269.43 mi
433.6 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
269.43 mi
Kilometers
433.6 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
325.08 mi
Kilometers
523.17 km
Drive Time
06h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rome City
Sat, Apr 18, 7:53 AM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Sat, Apr 18, 1:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-04-18T00:43
Arrive Rome City
Sat, Apr 18, 6:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:11 PM to 2:41 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evansville
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Edgewood
IN

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

From Evansville
162.6 mi
03h 05m
To Rome City
162.5 mi
03h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Evansville and Rome City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    101 m · 26 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    39 m · 7 sec · East Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Garvin Street

    990 ft · 22 sec · South Garvin Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto John Street

    74 m · 5 sec · John Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    1299 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto East Lloyd Expressway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Burkhardt Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Morgan Avenue

    2989 ft · 1 min · Morgan Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2142 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    162.4 mi · 2 hr 58 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    107.1 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 3 North: Lima Road

    1220 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Lima Road

    13.5 mi · 20 min · Lima Road

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West North Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West North Street

  19. 19

    Continue on County Road 700 North

    2.9 mi · 4 min · County Road 700 North

  20. 20

    Turn right

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Lake Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lake Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgan Avenue
175 mi · 54%
I 69 North
111 mi · 34%
Lima Road
24.6 mi · 8%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.22 mi · 1%
County Road 700 North
2.94 mi · 1%
West North Street
1.6 mi
Longest Stretch

Morgan Avenue

Merge slight left

162 mi · 02h 58m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 10m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.7 mi
269.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgewood
03h 05m from Evansville
Leave By
11:38 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Evansville 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 Evansville to Rome City?

The road trip is about 325.1 miles (523.2 km) and usually takes 06h 10m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Edgewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.6 miles from Evansville and 162.5 miles from Rome City.

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

The direct path is about 269.4 miles (433.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.25 one way or $86.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Evansville and Rome City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Edgewood

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Edgewood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

Whiteland Town Hall

Whiteland , IN
549 E Main St, Whiteland, IN 46184
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 4.1 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edgewood.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

9 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

77 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

79 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

86 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Rome City. Straight-line distance: 269.43 mi (433.6 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
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: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Rome City (-85.37665, 41.49616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 523 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.47 gal
43.42 L · about $43.25
Round trip
$86.51
22.94 gal · 86.84 L
Estimated CO2
101.9 kg one way
Round trip: 203.9 kg / 450 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $43.25 $86.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.78 $97.56
Premium $4.65 $53.38 $106.76
Diesel $5.30 $60.84 $121.67

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Evansville, IN and Rome City, IN. The current time in Evansville is 00:43:00, although it is 01:43:00 in Rome City.

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.