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Trip from Rome City, IN to Utah, IN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 21m

Distance

189.5 mi

305 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
4h 9m ★
6 AM
4h 22m
8 AM
4h 48m
10 AM
4h 31m
12 PM
4h 28m
3 PM
4h 32m
5 PM
4h 47m
8 PM
4h 14m

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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Downtown Utah, IN, IN

Utah, IN

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Trip Overview

Rome City, IN to Utah, IN is 189.5 miles and takes about 4h 21m via South Harrison Street, Lafayette Street, and South Lima Road, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, specifically Indiana, making it a straightforward journey without crossing state lines. Expect a local feel for much of the trip, with a relatively low highway percentage, suggesting a more relaxed pace. It's a good option if you're looking for a single-day excursion within Indiana, offering a manageable distance and duration.

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

94.8 miles from Rome City, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Harrison Street 43.1 mi 49m
Lafayette Street 31.5 mi 36m
South Lima Road 26.6 mi 37m
SR 1 16.5 mi 28m
US 27 12.2 mi 16m
State Road 101 9.6 mi 16m
Chester Boulevard 7.8 mi 9m
Indiana Highway 101 7.5 mi 13m
Longest stretch: South Harrison Street — 43.1 mi, about 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

27 mi · 37 min · South Lima Road
Use the straight lane.
6

Continue on US 27

1.2 mi · 1 min · North Clinton Street
7

Continue on US 27

3.0 mi · 4 min · N Clinton Street
Use the straight lane.
8

Merge onto US 27

31 mi · 36 min · Lafayette Street
Use the left lane.
9

Continue on US 27

43 mi · 49 min · South Harrison Street
10

Continue on US 27

6.0 mi · 6 min · South 200 E
11

Continue on US 27

0.7 mi · 51 sec · Chester Blvd
12

Continue on US 27

7.8 mi · 9 min · Chester Boulevard
13

Turn right onto North G Street

0.1 mi · 31 sec · North G Street
14

At end of road, turn left onto North 8th Street

2.9 mi · 5 min · North 8th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Continue on US 27

12 mi · 16 min · US 27
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Continue on SR 101

7.5 mi · 13 min · Indiana Highway 101
17

Continue on SR 101

9.6 mi · 16 min · State Road 101
18

Continue on US 52; SR 1

0.3 mi · 24 sec · US 52; SR 1
19

Continue on US 52; SR 1

4.5 mi · 6 min · US 52; SR 1
20

Turn right onto SR 1

17 mi · 28 min · SR 1
21

Turn right onto Pella Crossing

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Pella Crossing
22

Continue on Pribble Road

2.6 mi · 5 min · Pribble Road
23

At end of road, turn left onto SR 48

2.7 mi · 4 min · Bielby Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
24

Turn right onto US 50

1.3 mi · 2 min · West Eads Parkway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
25

Continue on US 50

1.3 mi · 2 min · Green Boulevard
26

Turn left onto George Street

468 ft · 24 sec · George Street
Use the left lane.
27

Arrive at destination

George Street

Trip Plan

Given the 4h 21m duration, starting your trip in the morning is ideal to allow ample time for the drive and any brief pauses. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing. The fuel cost is estimated at $26, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before departing Rome City, IN, as the longest stretch without significant breaks is over 43 miles. Pay attention to local road signs and potential turns, especially as you navigate through the less highway-intensive portions of the route.

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 94.8 miles from Rome City, IN, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.1 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 42 miles or 58m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 94.8 miles or 1h 59m 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 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Utah, 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 189.5 miles and 4h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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 South Harrison Street for about 43.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Richmond, IN

95 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

Fort Wayne, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Winchester, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 94.8 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · early in the drive

Spare Time Lanes

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Berne, Indiana

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch · 1h 34m in 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12605892927

Visit website

El Carreton

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Berne, Indiana

0.7 mi

East of Chicago Pizza

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Berne, Indiana

0.9 mi

Best coffee break · first break window

Well Grounded Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Near the start, short detour

First break · 37min in 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+12606376622

Visit website

DeeZertz

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Berne, Indiana

1.7 mi

Coffee On Main

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brookville, Indiana

2.9 mi

Spare Time Lanes

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Berne, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12605892927

Visit website

El Carreton

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Berne, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12605892146

Visit website

East of Chicago Pizza

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Berne, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12605898891

Visit website

The Filling Station Coffee Haus

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Berne, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12602234885

Visit website

Pizza King

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Berne, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12605893515

Visit website

Lucky China

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Berne, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–9:30 pm

+12605893531

Visit website

Pizza Hut

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Berne, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+12605894030

Visit website

El Camino Real

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Decatur, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12607284008

Visit website

Well Grounded Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+12606376622

Visit website

DeeZertz

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Berne, Indiana

Hours: 1:30–4:30 pm

+12608492500

Coffee On Main

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Brookville, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

The Java Bean Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Decatur, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+12607284000

Visit website

The Light House coffee bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12604333710

Visit website

Crescendo Coffee And More

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12604088358

Visit website

Tall Rabbit Cafe + Community

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12607459164

Visit website

Sorinna's Bakery

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Decatur, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+12603073365

Visit website

Riverview Bar & Restaurant

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Decatur, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12607243500

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 186.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
3.1 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 6 / County Road 700 North

At end of road, turn left onto US 6 / County Road 700 North

Navigation decision point

5
38.3 mi into trip | ~54m in | US 27 / Lafayette Street

Merge onto US 27 / Lafayette Street

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
127.5 mi into trip | ~2h 37m in | North 8th Street

At end of road, turn left onto North 8th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
184.2 mi into trip | ~4h 12m in | SR 48 / Bielby Road

At end of road, turn left onto SR 48 / Bielby Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
186.9 mi into trip | ~4h 16m in | US 50 / West Eads Parkway

Turn right onto US 50 / West Eads Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.63 one way

$59.25 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 66 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $32.53 $65.06
premium $4.89 $36.47 $72.94
diesel $5.61 $41.84 $83.68

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: 66.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 56.9 0 $19.90 $9.10
Efficient EV 47.4 0 $16.58 $7.58
EV Truck/SUV 75.8 0 $26.53 $12.13

Gas CO2

66 kg

EV CO2

22 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 20, 2026

Origin

Rome City, IN

Morning in Rome City on Tuesday

Local time

6:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Utah, IN

Morning in Utah on Tuesday

Local time

6:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

68°F

Richmond, IN

95 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 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 21m 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 characterized by its turn-heavy local drive, with only 22% highway share. You'll encounter numerous local roads, including South Harrison Street, Lafayette Street, and South Lima Road, which will require your attention. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures 43.1 miles on South Harrison Street, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before transitioning back to more varied road conditions. Be prepared for a journey that emphasizes local navigation over high-speed cruising.

Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.1 mi on South Harrison Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

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 around 3.1 miles in near US 6 / County Road 700 North.

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 21m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (US 6 / County Road 700 North): Navigation decision point; at 38.3 miles (US 27 / Lafayette Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 127.5 miles (North 8th Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 21m. Total distance: 189.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (22%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 43.1 miles on South Harrison Street. 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.

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: at 3.1 miles (US 6 / County Road 700 North): Navigation decision point; at 38.3 miles (US 27 / Lafayette Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 127.5 miles (North 8th Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Utah, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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