Rome City, IN to Alaska, IN is 193.8 miles and takes about 4h 4m via I 69, I 70, and South Lima Road, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive entirely within Indiana, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a journey that's predominantly highway driving, making it a practical option for a single-day trip. The relatively short duration and manageable distance mean you can get on your way and arrive with plenty of time to spare.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
96.9 miles from Rome City, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 56m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
109.4 mi
1h 58m
I 70
29.9 mi
35m
South Lima Road
24.4 mi
34m
Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi
9m
SR 42
5.4 mi
9m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3.4 mi
4m
Kelly Street
3.1 mi
4m
County Road 700 North
3 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 109.4 mi, about 1h 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rome City, IN and Alaska, IN.
1
Start on Lake Street
22 ft·6 sec·Lake Street
2
Turn left onto SR 9
3.1 mi·4 min·Kelly Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 6
3.0 mi·4 min·County Road 700 North
4
Continue on US 6
1.5 mi·2 min·West North Street
5
Turn right onto SR 3
24 mi·34 min·South Lima Road
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 69 South, US 24 West, US 30 West: Indianapolis
7
Merge onto I 69; US 24; US 30
8.4 mi·9 min·I 69; US 24; US 30
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 69; US 33
76 mi·1 hr 21 min·I 69; US 33
9
Continue on I 69; SR 9; SR 67
24 mi·26 min·I 69; SR 9; SR 67
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·13 sec
11
Merge onto I 69
0.3 mi·23 sec·I 69
12
Continue on Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi·9 min·Binford Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
0.2 mi·22 sec·East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
14
Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue
2.5 mi·5 min·North Keystone Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·35 sec
Toward I 70 West
16
Merge onto I 70
3.4 mi·4 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
30 mi·35 min·I 70
Toward I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International AirportUse the slight right lane.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 51Toward County Road 1100 West
19
Turn left onto North Little Point Road
0.5 mi·1 min·North Little Point Road
20
At end of road, turn right onto SR 42
1.2 mi·2 min·SR 42
21
Turn left onto SR 42
1.2 mi·2 min·SR 42
22
Turn right onto SR 42
3.0 mi·5 min·SR 42
23
Continue on North Craver Road
1.1 mi·4 min·North Craver Road
24
Continue on Awbrey Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Awbrey Road
25
Turn right onto North Wilson Road
1.0 mi·3 min·North Wilson Road
26
Turn right onto Lewisville Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Lewisville Road
27
Arrive at destination
Lewisville Road
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 4m duration, departing in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight and avoid any late-night driving. With only one recommended stop for this 193.8-mile journey, plan your break strategically, perhaps around the halfway point or when you transition off the longest interstate stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 109.4-mile segment on I 69, as services might be less frequent. The $30 fuel cost is an estimate, so checking prices beforehand is wise. Since it's a single-day trip, you have flexibility; consider leaving a bit earlier if traffic is a concern.
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 96.9 miles from Rome City, IN, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109.4 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 43 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.9 miles or 1h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alaska, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Rome City, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Rome City, IN
This is one driving day of about 193.8 miles and 4h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Rome City, 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 109.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 32 and 184.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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32 mi into trip|~45m in
Take the exit toward I 69 South, US 24 West, US 30 West: Indianapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 69 South, US 24 West, US 30 West: Indi...
5
32.3 mi into trip|~46m in|I 69; US 24; US 30
Merge onto I 69; US 24; US 30
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
148.5 mi into trip|~2h 55m in|North Keystone Avenue
Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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154.8 mi into trip|~3h 6m in|I 70
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 toward I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis Internation...
5
184.7 mi into trip|~3h 41m in
Take the exit toward County Road 1100 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 51
Toward County Road 1100 West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.30 one way
$60.60 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg68 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$33.27
$66.53
premium
$4.89
$37.30
$74.59
diesel
$5.61
$42.79
$85.58
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
58.1
0
$20.35
$9.30
Efficient EV
48.5
0
$16.96
$7.75
EV Truck/SUV
77.5
0
$27.13
$12.40
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Rome City, IN
Afternoon
in Rome City on Saturday
Local time
4:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Alaska, IN
Afternoon
in Alaska on Saturday
Local time
4:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 4m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is largely highway-focused, with 75% of the route utilizing major interstates like I 69 and I 70. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch on I 69, covering 109.4 miles. The profile suggests a steady pace on these faster roads, punctuated by a section on South Lima Road. While not a scenic tour, it offers an efficient way to cover ground, with the character of the drive shifting as you transition between the high-speed interstates and the more localized road.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 109.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 70. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 32 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
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 193.8 miles you will encounter 17 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: at 32 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.3 miles (I 69; US 24; US 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 148.5 miles (North Keystone Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Rome City, IN to Alaska, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Indianapolis International Airport along the way.
Indianapolis International Airport
154.8 mi in|~3h 6m|via I 70
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 4m. Total distance: 193.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Rome City, IN to Alaska, IN covers 193.8 miles and takes about 4h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, I 70, South Lima Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96.9 miles from Rome City, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 193.8 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 32 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.3 miles (I 69; US 24; US 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 148.5 miles (North Keystone Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Rome City, IN to Alaska, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Indianapolis International Airport along the way.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
