Trip from Rome City, IN to Nebraska, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 29m

Distance

205.3 mi

330 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 16m ★

6 AM

4h 29m

8 AM

4h 56m

10 AM

4h 39m

12 PM

4h 36m

3 PM

4h 40m

5 PM

4h 55m

8 PM

4h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Noble County, Indiana, United States of America

Rome City, IN

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Nebraska, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Rome City, IN to Nebraska, IN covers 205.3 miles and takes about 4h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, South Lima Road, I 74 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 87.9 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.10 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

102.7 miles from Rome City, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 69	87.9 mi	1h 35m
South Lima Road	24.4 mi	34m
I 74	18.7 mi	20m
SR 9	13.6 mi	20m
South Michigan Avenue	13.1 mi	19m
Pendleton Avenue	10 mi	17m
North Old Michigan Road	8.6 mi	16m
US 50	6.1 mi	9m

Longest stretch: I 69 — 87.9 mi, about 1h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rome City, IN and Nebraska, IN.

Start on Lake Street

22 ft · 6 sec · Lake Street

Turn left onto SR 9

3.1 mi · 4 min · Kelly Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 6

3.0 mi · 4 min · County Road 700 North

Continue on US 6

1.5 mi · 2 min · West North Street

Turn right onto SR 3

24 mi · 34 min · South Lima Road

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 69 South, US 24 West, US 30 West: Indianapolis

Merge onto I 69; US 24; US 30

8.4 mi · 9 min · I 69; US 24; US 30

Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 69; US 33

76 mi · 1 hr 21 min · I 69; US 33

Continue on I 69; SR 9; SR 67

3.2 mi · 3 min · I 69; SR 9; SR 67

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 30 sec

Toward SR 9 South, SR 67 South, SR 38 East: Pendleton, Anderson

Turn left onto SR 9; SR 67

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pendleton Avenue

Continue on SR 9; SR 38; SR 67

3.5 mi · 5 min · SR 9; SR 38; SR 67

Turn slight left onto SR 9

9.1 mi · 15 min · Pendleton Avenue

Continue on SR 9

1.6 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

Continue on SR 9

5.0 mi · 7 min · North State Street

Continue on SR 9

4.5 mi · 6 min · South 200 East

Enter roundabout onto SR 9

164 ft · 2 sec · SR 9

Continue on SR 9

10 mi · 14 min · SR 9

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward SR 9 South Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 74; US 421

19 mi · 20 min · I 74; US 421

Take the exit onto US 421

0.4 mi · 55 sec · US 421

Exit 132 Toward US 421: Greensburg

Turn right onto US 421

0.1 mi · 11 sec · US 421

Continue on US 421

1.9 mi · 2 min · US 421

Turn right onto US 421

0.4 mi · 38 sec · North Ireland Street

Turn left onto US 421; SR 46

0.4 mi · 36 sec · West Main Street

Turn slight right onto US 421

13 mi · 19 min · South Michigan Avenue

Turn right onto West County Road 850 North

0.1 mi · 23 sec · West County Road 850 North

Turn left onto North Old Michigan Road

8.6 mi · 16 min · North Old Michigan Road

Turn right onto US 50

6.1 mi · 9 min · US 50

Turn right onto East County Road 540 North

56 ft · 2 sec · East County Road 540 North

Arrive at destination

East County Road 540 North

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 102.7 miles from Rome City, IN, or about 2h 2m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.9 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 45 miles or 1h in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 102.7 miles or 2h 2m 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 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nebraska, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Rome City, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 205.3 miles and 4h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 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 87.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Center Township, Starke County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Knox, IN

103 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.

Popular next leg

Knox, IN to Nebraska, IN

68.1 mi · 1h 47m

Pacing Suggestions

Fort Wayne, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Elwood, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 102.7 miles from Rome City, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Anderson, Indiana

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 117.3

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17656426424

Visit website

Mama Duck's Kitchen

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Van Buren, Indiana

1.2 mi

Loving Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Wayne, Indiana

2.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The Hive Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 44

Hours: 6:30 am–5:30 pm

+12602409911

Visit website

The Light House coffee bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Wayne, Indiana

2.2 mi

Five Lakes Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Wayne, Indiana

2.8 mi

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 117.3

Anderson, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17656426424

Visit website

Mama Duck's Kitchen

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 73.3

Van Buren, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+17656181326

Visit website

Loving Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 29.3

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+12604898686

Visit website

Vinatellis Italian Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 58.7

Markle, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12607589011

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 29.3

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12604891855

Visit website

Parkview Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 29.3

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777748632

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 29.3

Fort Wayne, Indiana

+18333994638

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 44

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 32 and 174.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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...

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.

120.2 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in

Take the exit toward SR 9 South, SR 67 South, SR 38 East: Pendleton, Anderson

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward SR 9 South, SR 67 South, SR 38 East: Pen...

155.2 mi into trip | ~3h 17m in

Take the ramp toward SR 9 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward SR 9 South

174.2 mi into trip | ~3h 38m in | US 421

Take the exit onto US 421 toward US 421: Greensburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 132 Toward US 421: Greensburg

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.10 one way

$64.19 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 72 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$35.24	$70.48
premium	$4.89	$39.51	$79.02
diesel	$5.61	$45.33	$90.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 71.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	61.6	0	$21.56	$9.85
Efficient EV	51.3	0	$17.96	$8.21
EV Truck/SUV	82.1	1	$28.74	$13.14

Gas CO2

72 kg

EV CO2

24 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Rome City, IN

Afternoon in Rome City on Saturday

Local time

1:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Nebraska, IN

Afternoon in Nebraska on Saturday

Local time

1:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

71°F

Knox, IN

103 mi in

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 29m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 4h 29m highway drive covering 205.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and South Lima Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 87.9 miles on I 69.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 31 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 87.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and South Lima Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 32 miles in.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 29m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 120.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Nebraska, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Anderson along the way.

Anderson

120.2 mi in | ~2h 21m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 29m. Total distance: 205.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Rome City, IN to Nebraska, IN covers 205.3 miles and takes about 4h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 69, South Lima Road, I 74. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 102.7 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 $32.10 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 is a straightforward 4h 29m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

On the drive from Rome City, IN to Nebraska, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Anderson 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Rome City, IN to Nebraska, IN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

The Hive Coffee House

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Mama Duck's Kitchen

Loving Cafe

Vinatellis Italian Cafe

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Parkview Cafe

Food Court

Bob Evans

The Hive Coffee House

The Light House coffee bar

Well Grounded Cafe

Black Forest Cat Café

Five Lakes Coffee

A Divine Encounter Café

Crescendo Cafe

Firefly Coffee House

InCharge Energy Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Rome City, IN

Nebraska, IN

Same local time

23 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 29m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the trip from Rome City, IN to Nebraska, IN?

What are the main roads on this route?

Is this a good same-day trip?

Where should I stop halfway?

How much does gas cost for this trip?

What is the best time to leave?

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