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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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City in Madison County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Grant Line Road
71 m · 5 sec · Grant Line Road
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Continue on State Road 111
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111
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Turn right onto State Road 60
925 ft · 24 sec · State Road 60
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Turn left onto Perry Crossing Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road
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Turn left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road
3044 ft · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road
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Take the ramp right
1364 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
86.7 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road
1948 ft · 48 sec
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Turn slight right
54 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto East Southport Road
975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road
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Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
2399 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
107.1 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 3 North: Lima Road
1220 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lima Road
13.5 mi · 20 min · Lima Road
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto West North Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West North Street
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Continue on County Road 700 North
2.9 mi · 4 min · County Road 700 North
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Turn right
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 Saint Joseph 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.
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.
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.
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.
Noblesville Housing Authority
McCordsville Town Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ingalls.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
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).
#1 Saint Joseph
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 76,995 |
| Coordinates | 38.4000700, -85.8083000 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| 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: 413 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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