Origin
Ballstown, IN
Morning in Ballstown on Friday
Local time
10:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ballstown, IN to Sunman, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
14.4 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ballstown, IN
Anastasia Shuraeva
Sunman, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ballstown, IN to Sunman, IN covers 14.4 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 74, SR 229, SR 101 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.2 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 14.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 20m highway drive covering 14.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 74 and SR 229. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.2 miles on I 74.
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.
I 74 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and SR 229. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near SR 229.
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 20m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (SR 229): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (SR 229 / East Boehringer Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (SR 229): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
SR 229
Turn left onto SR 229
Navigation decision point
3
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
SR 229 / East Boehringer Street
Turn left onto SR 229 / East Boehringer Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
SR 229
Turn right onto SR 229
Navigation decision point
4
4.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 74 East: Cincinnati
Navigation decision point
Toward I 74 East: Cincinnati
6
11.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward SR 101: Sunman, Milan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 156
Toward SR 101: Sunman, Milan
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Ballstown, IN to Sunman, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Milan along the way.
Milan
11.2 mi in
|
~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 6.2 mi | 6m |
| SR 229 | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| SR 101 | 3 mi | 4m |
| East Boehringer Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Meridian Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 6.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ballstown, IN and Sunman, IN.
1
Start on SR 229
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 229
2
Turn left onto SR 229
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 229
3
Turn left onto SR 229
271 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Boehringer Street
4
Turn right onto SR 229
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 229
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 74 East: Cincinnati
6
Merge onto I 74
6.2 mi
·
6 min
·
I 74
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 156
Toward SR 101: Sunman, Milan
8
Turn right onto SR 101
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 101
9
Arrive at destination
SR 101
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.25 one way
$4.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.47 | $4.94 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Sunman, IN
Morning in Sunman on Friday
Local time
10:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
21 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
20m 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 Ballstown, IN to Sunman, IN covers 14.4 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 74, SR 229, SR 101. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.2 miles from Ballstown, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.25 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.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (SR 229): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (SR 229 / East Boehringer Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (SR 229): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Ballstown, IN to Sunman, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Milan along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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