Origin
Gilead, MI
Morning in Gilead on Tuesday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gilead, MI to Ray, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
17.5 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gilead, MI
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Ray, MI
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Trip Overview
Gilead to Ray is 17.5 miles and takes about 42m via West Southern Road/East Southern Road/Gilead Lake Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short Midwest hop stays within Michigan, offering a quick transition between two points. The route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging drive than a simple straight shot. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a same-day excursion or as a brief segment of a larger journey. Consider this drive if you're looking for a straightforward, local connection with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Southern Road | 7.8 mi | 18m |
| East Southern Road | 6.5 mi | 15m |
| Gilead Lake Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| South Ray Quincy Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| East 800 North / State Line Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Angola Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Southern Road
— 7.8 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gilead, MI and Ray, MI.
1
Start on Gilead Lake Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Gilead Lake Road
2
Turn left onto West Southern Road
7.8 mi
·
18 min
·
West Southern Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto South Angola Road
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Angola Road
4
Turn right onto East Southern Road
6.5 mi
·
15 min
·
East Southern Road
5
Turn right onto South Ray Quincy Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Ray Quincy Road
6
Turn left onto East 800 North / State Line Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 800 North / State Line Road
7
Turn right onto Main
50 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main
8
Arrive at destination
Main
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 17.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
West Southern Road
Turn left onto West Southern Road
Navigation decision point
4
9.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
South Angola Road
At end of road, turn left onto South Angola Road
Navigation decision point
3
9.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
East Southern Road
Turn right onto East Southern Road
Navigation decision point
4
15.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
South Ray Quincy Road
Turn right onto South Ray Quincy Road
Navigation decision point
4
17.5 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Main
Turn right onto Main
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.74 one way
$5.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
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.
Destination
Ray, MI
Morning in Ray on Tuesday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
42m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this 17.5-mile route, with 0% highway share. You'll navigate through a series of local roads, including West Southern Road, East Southern Road, and Gilead Lake Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.8 miles on West Southern Road. This means you'll be making frequent adjustments to your direction, keeping you engaged behind the wheel. It's a classic example of navigating rural Michigan, where the roads often follow the lay of the land.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.8 mi on West Southern 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 around 1.3 miles in near West Southern Road.
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 42m 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 1.3 miles (West Southern Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (South Angola Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (East Southern Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 17.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m 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 7.8 miles on West Southern Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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. 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 1.3 miles (West Southern Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (South Angola Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (East Southern Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ray, MI 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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