Rest area
0.1 mi from route
Trip from Nebraska, IN to Rome City, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 30m
Distance
206.2 mi
332 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 17m
★
6 AM
4h 30m
8 AM
4h 57m
10 AM
4h 40m
12 PM
4h 37m
3 PM
4h 41m
5 PM
4h 56m
8 PM
4h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nebraska, IN
Sam McCool
Rome City, IN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Nebraska, IN to Rome City, IN is 206.2 miles and takes about 4h 30m via I 69 and US 421, with a fuel budget near $28 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive primarily stays within Indiana, connecting two points in the Midwest. With 80% of the journey on highways, expect a relatively straightforward trip. This route is well-suited for a single day of travel, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. Plan for a straightforward drive with minimal complexity.
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
103.1 miles from Nebraska, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 85.1 mi | 1h 32m |
| US 421 | 33.2 mi | 41m |
| SR 9 | 29.3 mi | 46m |
| Lima Road | 13.5 mi | 19m |
| SR 3 | 11.1 mi | 14m |
| North Riley Highway | 9.8 mi | 14m |
| Old Michigan Road | 8.6 mi | 16m |
| US 50 | 6.1 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 85.1 mi, about 1h 32m
Traffic on I-69
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 110 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,172 veh/hr typical · worst 2,531
Quietest
2 AM
~180 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nebraska, IN and Rome City, IN.
1
Start on East County Road 540 North
56 ft
·
7 sec
·
East County Road 540 North
2
Turn left onto US 50
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
US 50
3
Turn left onto Old Michigan Road
8.6 mi
·
16 min
·
Old Michigan Road
4
Turn right onto West County Road 850 North
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West County Road 850 North
5
Turn left onto US 421
13 mi
·
20 min
·
US 421
6
Turn right onto US 421
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Ireland Street
7
Turn left onto US 421
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Michigan Avenue
8
Turn right onto US 421
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 421
9
Take the ramp onto US 421
20 mi
·
21 min
·
US 421
Toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 113
Toward SR 9 North: Shelbyville, Greenfield
11
Turn right
143 ft
·
3 sec
12
Turn right onto SR 9
9.8 mi
·
14 min
·
North Riley Highway
13
Enter roundabout onto SR 9
122 ft
·
2 sec
·
SR 9
14
Continue on SR 9
20 mi
·
33 min
·
SR 9
15
Turn slight right onto US 36; SR 9; SR 67
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
E 700 S
16
Continue on SR 9; SR 38; SR 67
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 9; SR 38; SR 67
17
Take the ramp onto SR 9; SR 67
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 9; SR 67
18
Continue on I 69; SR 67
76 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
I 69; SR 67
19
Continue on I 69; US 24; US 33
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
I 69; US 24; US 33
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on I 69; US 24; US 30; US 33
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 69; US 24; US 30; US 33
Use the straight lane.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 311B
Toward SR 3 North: Lima Road
Use the slight right lane.
22
Merge onto US 27
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Lima Road
23
Continue on SR 3
11 mi
·
14 min
·
SR 3
24
Turn left onto US 6
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West North Street
25
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 700 North
26
Turn right onto SR 9
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 9
27
Turn right onto Lake Street
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
Lake Street
28
Arrive at destination
Lake Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour 30-minute duration and 206.2-mile distance, departing in the morning is ideal to allow ample time for the drive and any brief stops. While the longest stretch without exiting is 85.1 miles on I 69, plan for fuel and rest stops accordingly, especially considering the $28 fuel cost. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility; however, it's wise to start early to avoid potential traffic delays. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the longer highway segments.
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 103.1 miles from Nebraska, IN, or about 2h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.1 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 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.1 miles or 2h 26m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rome City, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Nebraska, 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 Nebraska, IN
This is one driving day of about 206.2 miles and 4h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Nebraska, 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 85.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 103.1 miles from Nebraska, 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 85.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 173.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 50
Turn left onto US 50
Navigation decision point
4
14.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
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US 421
Turn left onto US 421
Navigation decision point
6
30.8 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
US 421
Take the ramp onto US 421 toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis
6
50.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward SR 9 North: Shelbyville, Greenfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 113
Toward SR 9 North: Shelbyville, Greenfield
7
173.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 43m 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
$30.45 one way
$60.90 round trip
$3.75/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $33.62 | $67.23 |
| premium | $4.72 | $38.29 | $76.57 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $38.93 | $77.87 |
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: 72.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.9 | 0 | $21.65 | $9.90 |
| Efficient EV | 51.6 | 0 | $18.04 | $8.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82.5 | 1 | $28.87 | $13.20 |
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.
Origin
Nebraska, IN
Morning in Nebraska on Monday
Local time
6:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 3 mph
90% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 8:57PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 4:47PM EDT until July 19 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Rome City, IN
Morning in Rome City on Monday
Local time
6:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Areas Of Smoke
N 5 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 8:57PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 4:47PM EDT until July 19 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
83°F
Pendleton, 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
8 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
4h 30m 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 route is largely a highway-focused drive, with 80% of the miles spent on major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I 69, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 85.1 miles. The drive begins on roads like SR 9 and US 421 before merging onto the interstate. Expect a consistent pace for much of the journey, punctuated by the efficiency of highway travel. The transition between these road types is generally smooth, maintaining a practical driving experience.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 85.1 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and US 421. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 50.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 30m 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: near the start (US 50): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles (US 421): Navigation decision point; at 30.8 miles (US 421): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
982 ft
794 ft
Total Climb
392 ft
Total Descent
310 ft
Highest Point
982 ft
~14.7 mi in
Elevation Range
188 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Nebraska, IN to Rome City, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Greenfield along the way.
Greenfield
50.4 mi in
|
~1h 11m
About the Cities
Starting in Nebraska, IN
Full guide →Nebraska is a state in the Great Plains region of the United States of America. Nebraska has a reputation of being a flat, monotonous region of farm and ranch land, but this stereotype has come from the many people who drive across Nebraska on the Interstate 80 corridor (the Platte River valley). Those who venture off this heavily traveled road discover that Nebraska does have a subtle, wide-open beauty that is all its own.
Arriving in Rome City, IN
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 30m. Total distance: 206.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 85.1 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 9 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 50): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles (US 421): Navigation decision point; at 30.8 miles (US 421): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Rome City, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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