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

The driving distance from Rome City, IN to Carmel, IN is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.8 miles (180 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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
150.77 mi
02h 31m
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
150.77 mi
Kilometers
242.64 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carmel
Sat, Apr 18, 2:40 AM EDT
Return by in Rome City
Sat, Apr 18, 5:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rome City
2026-04-18T00:08
Arrive Carmel
Sat, Apr 18, 2:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rome City
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 Rome City
63.3 mi
01h 15m
To Carmel
87.4 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Street

    7 m · 6 sec · Lake Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Kelly Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Kelly Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Baseline Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · North Baseline Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Orange Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Orange Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North Baseline Road

    16.3 mi · 24 min · North Baseline Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto River Street

    1202 ft · 20 sec · River Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South State Road 9

    17.2 mi · 25 min · South State Road 9

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    30.9 mi · 38 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike

    32.9 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    9.3 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 146th Street

    730 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on 146th Street West

    153 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto East 146th Street

    5.5 mi · 9 min · East 146th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Carey Road

    2467 ft · 1 min · Carey Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carey Road

    21 m · 4 sec · Carey Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Carey Road

    2742 ft · 1 min · Carey Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Smoky Row Road

    4 m · 1 sec · East Smoky Row Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto East Smoky Row Road

    1563 ft · 46 sec · East Smoky Row Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    145 m · 27 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout

    1012 ft · 17 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    539 ft · 9 sec · Keystone Parkway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1208 ft · 43 sec

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Main Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1337 ft · 38 sec · East Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
1 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Road 9
48.1 mi · 32%
South Strawtown Pike
42.2 mi · 28%
North Baseline Road
19.7 mi · 13%
Kelly Street
5.87 mi · 4%
East 146th Street
5.47 mi · 4%
North Main Street
1.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Strawtown Pike

Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.9 mi
111.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Etna
01h 15m from Rome City
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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 63.3 miles from Rome City and 87.4 miles from Carmel.

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 38.9 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.06 one way or $40.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Rome City and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 111.82 mi (179.96 km).

Rome City

#1 Rome City

City in Noble County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,400
Coordinates41.4961600, -85.3766500
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Carmel

#2 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population101,643
Coordinates39.9783700, -86.1180400
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Street (-85.376651, 41.496219)
End: East Main Street (-86.118039, 39.978466)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.32 gal
20.14 L · about $20.06
Round trip
$40.12
10.64 gal · 40.28 L
Estimated CO2
47.3 kg one way
Round trip: 94.6 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.06 $40.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.63 $45.25
Premium $4.65 $24.76 $49.52
Diesel $5.30 $28.22 $56.43

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 Rome City and Carmel. The current time is 00:08:26.

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.