Origin
Rome City, IN
Late night in Rome City on Sunday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rome City, IN to South Bend, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
66.6 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rome City, IN
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South Bend, IN
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Trip Overview
Rome City, IN to South Bend, IN is 66.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 24 minutes via Indiana Toll Road, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Indiana, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. It's a relatively short trip, making it ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily be on toll roads and local streets, so be prepared for a mix of driving experiences as you cover the 66.6 miles. This route is best suited for those looking for a straightforward, efficient journey between these two Indiana locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana Toll Road | 43.5 mi | 46m |
| South Main Street | 17.2 mi | 25m |
| Kelly Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| North Michigan Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| East Navarre Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lake Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Indiana Toll Road
— 43.5 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rome City, IN and South Bend, IN.
1
Start on Lake Street
22 ft
·
3 sec
·
Lake Street
2
Turn right onto SR 9
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Kelly Street
3
Continue on SR 9
17 mi
·
25 min
·
South Main Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
6
Merge onto I 80; I 90
43 mi
·
46 min
·
Indiana Toll Road
7
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
3 min
Toward SR 933, BUS US 31: South Bend, Notre Dame
8
Turn right onto SR 933
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Michigan Street
9
Enter roundabout onto SR 933; BUS US 31
156 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Michigan Street
10
Continue on SR 933; BUS US 31
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Michigan Street
11
Turn left onto East Navarre Street
131 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Navarre Street
12
Arrive at destination
East Navarre Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.3 miles from Rome City, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 64.7 — 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
|
SR 9 / Kelly Street
Turn right onto SR 9 / Kelly Street
Navigation decision point
4
19.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
19.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
63.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward SR 933, BUS US 31: South Bend, Notre Dame
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 933, BUS US 31: South Bend, Notre Dam...
4
64.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
SR 933 / North Michigan Street
Turn right onto SR 933 / North Michigan Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.41 one way
$20.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.43 | $22.86 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.82 | $25.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.70 | $29.41 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.04
Indiana Toll Road
(43.5 mi)
$3.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$3
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.20 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.83 | $2.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.32 | $4.26 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
South Bend, IN
Late night in South Bend on Sunday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
1h 24m 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?
This drive leans towards a turn-heavy local experience, with a 0% highway share. While you'll encounter the Indiana Toll Road for a longest stretch of 43.5 miles, the majority of the route involves navigating city streets like South Main Street and Kelly Street. Expect frequent turns and changes in speed as you transition between the toll road and more urban environments. The character of the drive shifts from the open road of the tollway to the more intricate network of local roads as you approach your destination in South Bend.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.5 mi on Indiana Toll Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 9 / Kelly Street.
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 1h 24m drive. You will face about 8 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 (SR 9 / Kelly Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 19.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 66.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 43.5 miles on Indiana Toll Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.04 in tolls one way, starting with Indiana Toll Road. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 9 / Kelly Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 19.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South Bend, IN before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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