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

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to Rome City, IN is about 256.6 miles (412.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.1 miles (346.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 01m 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
256.58 mi
05h 00m
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
256.58 mi
Kilometers
412.92 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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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 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rome City
Sat, Apr 18, 6:52 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Sat, Apr 18, 11:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-04-18T01:51
Arrive Rome City
Sat, Apr 18, 6:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 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
6:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Joseph
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 Saint Joseph
128.4 mi
02h 30m
To Rome City
128.3 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 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 Saint Joseph and Rome City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Line Road

    71 m · 5 sec · Grant Line Road

  2. 2

    Continue on State Road 111

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Road 60

    925 ft · 24 sec · State Road 60

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Perry Crossing Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

    3044 ft · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1364 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    86.7 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    54 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Southport Road

    975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight

    2399 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

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

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    107.1 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  18. 18

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

    1220 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Lima Road

    13.5 mi · 20 min · Lima Road

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 15 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West North Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West North Street

  22. 22

    Continue on County Road 700 North

    2.9 mi · 4 min · County Road 700 North

  23. 23

    Turn right

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Lake Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lake Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Joseph 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 North
111 mi · 43%
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
87.6 mi · 34%
Lima Road
24.6 mi · 10%
South Emerson Avenue
17 mi · 7%
County Road 700 North
2.94 mi · 1%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 North

Keep slight left

107 mi · 01h 56m

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
05h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.5 mi
215.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ingalls
02h 30m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
6:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Joseph 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 Saint Joseph to Rome City?

The road trip is about 256.6 miles (412.9 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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 128.4 miles from Saint Joseph and 128.3 miles from Rome City.

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 41.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.13 one way or $68.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 9.7 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 8.1 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 10.2 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 Saint Joseph and Rome City. Straight-line distance: 215.14 mi (346.23 km).

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#1 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

Population76,995
Coordinates38.4000700, -85.8083000
Altitude172
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: Saint Joseph (-85.8083, 38.40007)
End: Rome City (-85.37665, 41.49616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 413 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.05 gal
34.27 L · about $34.13
Round trip
$68.26
18.1 gal · 68.54 L
Estimated CO2
80.4 kg one way
Round trip: 160.9 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.13 $68.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.49 $76.98
Premium $4.65 $42.12 $84.24
Diesel $5.30 $48.00 $96.00

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 Saint Joseph and Rome City. The current time is 01:51:40.

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.