Origin
Greenwood, IN
Afternoon in Greenwood on Saturday
Local time
2:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenwood, IN to Rome City, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 18m
Distance
165.7 mi
267 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 6m
★
6 AM
3h 18m
8 AM
3h 42m
10 AM
3h 27m
12 PM
3h 24m
3 PM
3h 28m
5 PM
3h 41m
8 PM
3h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenwood, IN
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Rome City, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Greenwood, IN to Rome City, IN covers 165.7 miles and takes about 3h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 69, Lima Road, SR 3 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 125.4 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
82.8 miles from Greenwood, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 125.4 mi | 2h 17m |
| Lima Road | 13.5 mi | 19m |
| SR 3 | 11.1 mi | 14m |
| South Emerson Avenue | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| SR 9 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| County Road 700 North | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| West North Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South Meridian Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 125.4 mi, about 2h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood, IN and Rome City, IN.
1
Start on Main Street West
95 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street West
2
Turn left onto South Meridian Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Meridian Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto East County Line Road South
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East County Line Road South
4
Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
South Emerson Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
6
Merge onto I 69; I 74; I 465
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 69; I 74; I 465
7
Continue on I 69; I 465
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 69; I 465
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 69
Exit 37
Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
107 mi
·
1 hr 55 min
·
I 69
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 311B
Toward SR 3 North: Lima Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto US 27
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Lima Road
12
Continue on SR 3
11 mi
·
14 min
·
SR 3
13
Turn left onto US 6
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West North Street
14
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 700 North
15
Turn right onto SR 9
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 9
16
Turn right onto Lake Street
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
Lake Street
17
Arrive at destination
Lake Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 82.8 miles from Greenwood, IN, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 125.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 36 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.8 miles or 1h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rome City, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Greenwood, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Greenwood, IN
This is one driving day of about 165.7 miles and 3h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Greenwood, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 125.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 82.8 miles from Greenwood, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 125.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 133.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Meridian Street
Turn left onto South Meridian Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
South Emerson Avenue
Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
21.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 37
Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
6
26.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
I 69
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
133.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 31m in
Take the exit toward SR 3 North: Lima Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 311B
Toward SR 3 North: Lima Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.91 one way
$51.81 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $28.44 | $56.89 |
| premium | $4.89 | $31.89 | $63.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.58 | $73.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.7 | 0 | $17.40 | $7.95 |
| Efficient EV | 41.4 | 0 | $14.50 | $6.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.3 | 0 | $23.20 | $10.60 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Rome City, IN
Afternoon in Rome City on Saturday
Local time
2:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
25 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 18m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
165.7 mi in 3h 18m, mostly highway — 125.4 mi of that is on I 69.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 125.4 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and Lima Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Meridian Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 165.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Meridian Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (South Emerson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.8 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 18m. Total distance: 165.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 125.4 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Rome City, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Meridian Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (South Emerson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.8 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Rome City, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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