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Trip from Ray, IN to Roth Park, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 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

Unknown

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.

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.

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.

Drive Character

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.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 421 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.05 one way

$8.10 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $4.45 $8.89
premium $4.89 $4.98 $9.97
diesel $5.61 $5.72 $11.44

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, 2026-04-13.

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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Ray, IN

Morning in Ray on Friday

Local time

7:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Roth Park, IN

Morning in Roth Park on Friday

Local time

7:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°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

Very similar conditions

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

Road read

45m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Ray, IN to Roth Park, IN covers 25.9 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 421, State Route 75, East Division Line Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 13 miles from Ray, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.05 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

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.

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.

The route from Ray, IN to Roth Park, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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