How far is Rome City, IN from Saint Joseph, IN?

The driving distance from Rome City, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 259.2 miles (417.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.1 miles (346.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
259.2 mi
04h 16m
Flight
215.14 mi
346.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.14 mi
Kilometers
346.23 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.2 mi
Kilometers
417.14 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Sat, Apr 18, 6:04 AM EDT
Return by in Rome City
Sat, Apr 18, 10:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rome City
2026-04-18T01:47
Arrive Saint Joseph
Sat, Apr 18, 6:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rome City
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Ingalls
IN

City in Madison County, Indiana, United States

From Rome City
128.6 mi
02h 08m
To Saint Joseph
130.6 mi
02h 08m

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
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rome City and Saint Joseph.

  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

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 700 North

    3 mi · 4 min · County Road 700 North

  4. 4

    Continue on West North Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West North Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Lima Road

    24.4 mi · 35 min · South Lima Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, US 24 West, US 30 West: Indianapolis

    1482 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    76.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    24.4 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1069 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Southport Road

    2440 ft · 53 sec · East Southport Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left

    1656 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    87 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Memphis Road

    1128 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Road 60

    925 ft · 26 sec · State Road 60

  23. 23

    Turn left onto State Road 111

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
110 mi · 43%
East Southport Road
87.7 mi · 34%
South Lima Road
24.4 mi · 9%
I 465 South
15.4 mi · 6%
Kelly Street
3.08 mi · 1%
County Road 700 North
3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Southport Road

Merge slight left

87 mi · 01h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.1 mi
215.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ingalls
02h 08m from Rome City
Leave By
8:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Rome City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Joseph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rome City to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 259.2 miles (417.1 km) and usually takes 04h 16m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ingalls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.6 miles from Rome City and 130.6 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 215.1 miles (346.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.50 one way or $69.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.3 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 Saint Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near Ingalls

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 Ingalls and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.8 mi away

McCordsville Town Hall

McCordsville , IN
6280 W 800 N, McCordsville, IN 46055
Rating 5.0/5 6 reviews City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 9.5 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

37 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

67 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

94 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

95 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rome City and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 215.14 mi (346.23 km).

Rome City

#1 Rome City

City in Noble County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,400
Coordinates41.4961600, -85.3766500
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

Population76,995
Coordinates38.4000700, -85.8083000
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Street (-85.376651, 41.496219)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 417 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.15 gal
34.62 L · about $34.50
Round trip
$69.01
18.3 gal · 69.24 L
Estimated CO2
81.3 kg one way
Round trip: 162.6 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.50 $69.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.91 $77.83
Premium $4.65 $42.58 $85.17
Diesel $5.30 $48.53 $97.06

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 Saint Joseph. The current time is 01:47:48.

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.