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Trip from Ray, 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

45m

Distance

25.9 mi

42 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 42m ★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m

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

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Downtown Ray, IN, IN

Ray, IN

Dillon Hunt

Downtown Roth Park, IN, IN

Roth Park, IN

Sergio Zhukov

Trip Overview

This 25.9-mile drive from Ray to Roth Park in Indiana is a straightforward trip, taking about 45 minutes to complete. It's primarily a highway-focused experience, with 62% of the route utilizing major roadways like US 421 and State Route 75. Given its short distance and duration, this journey is perfectly suited as a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect a modest fuel cost of around $4 for this excursion. Both your starting point in Ray and your destination in Roth Park are located within the Midwest region of Indiana, making for a cohesive regional journey.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 421 9.5 mi 14m
State Route 75 6.5 mi 11m
East Division Line Road 6 mi 10m
West Main Street 3.4 mi 6m
West 950 North 0.5 mi 1m
West Pirates Roost Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 421 — 9.5 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SR 75

6.5 mi · 11 min · State Route 75
2

Turn left onto SR 18

6.0 mi · 10 min · East Division Line Road
3

Turn right onto US 421; SR 18; SR 39

3.1 mi · 5 min · US 421; SR 18; SR 39
4

Turn left onto US 421; SR 18; SR 39; SR 25B

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
5

Continue on US 421; SR 18; SR 39

3.0 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
6

Turn right onto US 421; SR 39

6.4 mi · 9 min · US 421; SR 39
7

Turn left onto West 950 North

0.5 mi · 1 min · West 950 North
8

Continue on West Pirates Roost Road

458 ft · 20 sec · West Pirates Roost Road
9

Arrive at destination

West Pirates Roost Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 6.5 and 25.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
6.5 mi into trip | ~11m in | SR 18 / East Division Line Road

Turn left onto SR 18 / East Division Line Road

Navigation decision point

3
12.5 mi into trip | ~22m in | US 421; SR 18; SR 39

Turn right onto US 421; SR 18; SR 39

Navigation decision point

3
15.6 mi into trip | ~27m in | US 421; SR 18; SR 39; SR 25B / West Main Street

Turn left onto US 421; SR 18; SR 39; SR 25B / West Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
19 mi into trip | ~33m in | US 421; SR 39

Turn right onto US 421; SR 39

Navigation decision point

4
25.4 mi into trip | ~43m in | West 950 North

Turn left onto West 950 North

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.02 one way

$8.03 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $4.40 $8.81
premium $4.93 $5.03 $10.05
diesel $5.60 $5.71 $11.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.8 0 $2.72 $1.24
Efficient EV 6.5 0 $2.27 $1.04
EV Truck/SUV 10.4 0 $3.63 $1.66

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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 15, 2026

Origin

Ray, IN

Late night in Ray on Friday

Local time

1:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 9 mph 51% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 15 at 2:33PM EDT until August 15 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued August 15 at 1:24PM CDT until August 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Destination

Roth Park, IN

Late night in Roth Park on Friday

Local time

1:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

SSW 8 mph 57% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 15 at 2:33PM EDT until August 15 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued August 15 at 1:24PM CDT until August 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

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

45m 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?

The character of this drive is predominantly highway-focused, with a significant 62% of the journey on main roads. You'll experience stretches of efficient travel, including a notable 9.5-mile segment along US 421. While the route incorporates State Route 75 and East Division Line Road, the overall feel leans towards steady progress on established routes rather than winding country lanes. Expect a consistent driving experience without drastic changes in road type.

62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.5 mi on US 421.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 421 and State Route 75. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 6.5 miles in near SR 18 / East Division Line Road.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Ray, IN to Roth Park, IN is easy. At 45m with 62% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles (SR 18 / East Division Line Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (US 421; SR 18; SR 39): Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles (US 421; SR 18; SR 39; SR 25B / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

747 ft 556 ft

Total Climb

172 ft

Total Descent

251 ft

Highest Point

747 ft

Elevation Range

191 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Ray, 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 45m. Total distance: 25.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.5 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 6.5 miles (SR 18 / East Division Line Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (US 421; SR 18; SR 39): Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles (US 421; SR 18; SR 39; SR 25B / West Main Street): 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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