Origin
Delaware, IN
Morning in Delaware on Friday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Delaware, IN to Ballstown, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
12.1 mi
19 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 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Delaware, IN
Christopher Santiago
Ballstown, IN
Anastasia Shuraeva
Trip Overview
This short 12.1-mile drive from Delaware, Indiana, to Ballstown, Indiana, is perfect for a quick trip, taking only about 21 minutes to complete. With a low estimated fuel cost of $2, it's an economical option for a day trip within the Midwest region. The route is almost entirely on highways, making it a straightforward journey. Given its brevity, this drive is easily manageable in a single day, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule. You won't need to worry about overnight stays, just get on the road and enjoy the brief travel.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 12.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with 99% of the drive utilizing major roads like SR 229, SR 48, and North State Highway 129. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.7 miles on SR 229, offering a consistent feel for much of the journey. This isn't a winding, scenic byway, but rather a direct and efficient path between two points in Indiana. The character of the road remains predominantly highway, ensuring a predictable and smooth ride throughout the short distance.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 229 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 229 and SR 48. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Delaware College Street.
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 21m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Delaware College Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 350): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (SR 129 / North State Highway 129): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Delaware College Street
Turn right onto North Delaware College Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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SR 350
At end of road, turn left onto SR 350
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 129 / North State Highway 129
Turn left onto SR 129 / North State Highway 129
Navigation decision point
4
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
SR 48
Turn left onto SR 48
Navigation decision point
3
7.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
SR 229
Turn right onto SR 229
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 229 | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| SR 48 | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| North State Highway 129 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| SR 350 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Delaware College Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Delaware 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 229
— 4.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delaware, IN and Ballstown, IN.
1
Start on East Delaware 2nd Street
44 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Delaware 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto North Delaware College Street
275 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Delaware College Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto SR 350
425 ft
·
15 sec
·
SR 350
4
Turn left onto SR 129
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North State Highway 129
5
Turn left onto SR 48
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 48
6
Turn right onto SR 229
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
SR 229
7
Arrive at destination
SR 229
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.89 one way
$3.78 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Ballstown, IN
Morning in Ballstown on Friday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 mph
28% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 10:59PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 10:59PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
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
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Delaware, IN to Ballstown, IN covers 12.1 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 229, SR 48, North State Highway 129. 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 miles from Delaware, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.89 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 21m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Delaware College Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 350): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (SR 129 / North State Highway 129): Navigation decision point.
The route from Delaware, IN to Ballstown, 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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