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Trip from Camden, IN to Roth Park, IN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

36m

Distance

18.3 mi

29 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 33m ★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m

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

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Downtown Camden, IN, IN

Camden, IN

Lonneke Meijer

Downtown Roth Park, IN, IN

Roth Park, IN

Sergio Zhukov

Trip Overview

This 18.3-mile drive from Camden to Roth Park in Indiana is a quick trip, taking about 36 minutes to complete. It's perfect for a single day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The route primarily uses US 421 and local roads like West 400 North and West Main Street, with about 36% of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this is an economical option for exploring the Midwest. You'll find the drive offers a mixed experience, making it a straightforward and manageable excursion.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 421 6.4 mi 9m
West 400 North 4.8 mi 8m
West Main Street 3.3 mi 5m
East Main Street 1.4 mi 3m
W 400 N 0.5 mi 2m
West 950 North 0.5 mi 1m
Old State Route 25 0.2 mi <1m
West 300 North 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 421 — 6.4 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camden, IN and Roth Park, IN.

1

Start on SR 218

0.3 mi · 28 sec · West Main Street
2

Continue on SR 218

4.8 mi · 8 min · West 400 North
3

Continue on W 400 N

0.5 mi · 2 min · W 400 N
4

Turn right

0.2 mi · 40 sec
5

Turn right

0.1 mi · 25 sec
6

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 1 min · this road
7

Turn right onto Deer Creek Trail

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Deer Creek Trail
8

Turn right

297 ft · 21 sec
9

Continue on West 300 North

0.2 mi · 56 sec · West 300 North
10

Continue on Old State Route 25

0.2 mi · 59 sec · Old State Route 25
11

Turn right onto East Main Street

1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
12

Continue on US 421; SR 18; SR 39

3.0 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
13

Turn right onto US 421; SR 39

6.4 mi · 9 min · US 421; SR 39
14

Turn left onto West 950 North

0.5 mi · 1 min · West 950 North
15

Continue on West Pirates Roost Road

458 ft · 20 sec · West Pirates Roost Road
16

Arrive at destination

West Pirates Roost Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.6 and 17.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
5.6 mi into trip | ~10m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

4
5.8 mi into trip | ~11m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

4
6.4 mi into trip | ~14m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

4
11.3 mi into trip | ~24m in | US 421; SR 39

Turn right onto US 421; SR 39

Navigation decision point

4
17.7 mi into trip | ~34m in | West 950 North

Turn left onto West 950 North

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.84 one way

$5.67 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $3.11 $6.22
premium $4.93 $3.55 $7.10
diesel $5.60 $4.03 $8.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.5 0 $1.92 $0.88
Efficient EV 4.6 0 $1.60 $0.73
EV Truck/SUV 7.3 0 $2.56 $1.17

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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 Aug 8, 2026

Origin

Camden, IN

Late night in Camden on Friday

Local time

5:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Partly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog

SSW 5 mph 11% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 7 at 9:46PM EDT until August 8 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 7 at 9:39PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Roth Park, IN

Late night in Roth Park on Friday

Local time

5:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Partly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog

SSW 3 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 7 at 9:46PM EDT until August 8 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 7 at 9:39PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

36m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a mixed driving experience on this 18.3-mile route. While 36% of your journey will be on highways, you'll also navigate local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.4 miles on US 421. This means the road character will likely shift, moving from potentially faster highway speeds to a more local, possibly slower pace as you approach your destination. The 'Mixed drive' profile suggests a varied feel behind the wheel, rather than a monotonous stretch.

36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.4 mi on US 421.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in.

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 36m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles: Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

670 ft 558 ft

Total Climb

148 ft

Total Descent

150 ft

Highest Point

670 ft

Elevation Range

112 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Camden, IN

Full guide →

Top landmarks

  • • Camden Masonic Temple — masonic temple in Camden, Indiana

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 36m. Total distance: 18.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (36%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.4 miles on US 421. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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: at 5.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles: Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Roth Park, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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