Origin
Ballstown, IN
Morning in Ballstown on Friday
Local time
10:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ballstown, IN to Clinton, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
13.2 mi
21 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ballstown, IN
Anastasia Shuraeva
Clinton, IN
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Ballstown, IN to Clinton, IN covers 13.2 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 48, SR 229, North Spades Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.3 miles on SR 48. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 13.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 23m highway drive covering 13.2 miles, with most of the trip on SR 48 and SR 229. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.3 miles on SR 48.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 4 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 48 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 48 and SR 229. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 4.7 miles in near SR 48.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ballstown, IN to Clinton, IN is easy. At 23m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.7 miles (SR 48): Navigation decision point; at 13 miles (North Spades Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
4.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
SR 48
Turn left onto SR 48
Navigation decision point
3
13 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
North Spades Road
Turn left onto North Spades Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 48 | 8.3 mi | 14m |
| SR 229 | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| North Spades Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 48
— 8.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ballstown, IN and Clinton, IN.
1
Start on SR 229
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
SR 229
2
Turn left onto SR 48
8.3 mi
·
14 min
·
SR 48
3
Turn left onto North Spades Road
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Spades Road
4
Arrive at destination
North Spades Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.06 one way
$4.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.27 | $4.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
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
Clinton, IN
Morning in Clinton on Friday
Local time
10:53 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
23m 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 Clinton, IN covers 13.2 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 48, SR 229, North Spades 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 6.6 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 $2.06 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 Ballstown, IN to Clinton, IN is easy. At 23m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.7 miles (SR 48): Navigation decision point; at 13 miles (North Spades Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Ballstown, IN to Clinton, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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