Skip to main content
Trip.ovh Logo
Trip.ovh

Trip from Milan, 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

30m

Distance

17.2 mi

28 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 28m ★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m

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

Best Time Drive vs Fly
Google Maps Waze Apple Maps
Download GPX
Downtown Milan, IN, IN

Milan, IN

Dmitry Voronov

Downtown Ballstown, IN, IN

Ballstown, IN

Anastasia Shuraeva

Trip Overview

This short 17.2-mile journey from Milan to Ballstown, Indiana, is easily manageable as a day trip, taking about 30 minutes to complete. You'll primarily be on SR 229 and West Indian Trail, with some time on SR 48. Given the estimated fuel cost of just $3, this drive is very budget-friendly. The route is mostly highway-focused, making it a straightforward and efficient way to travel between these two points within the Midwest region. It's a quick hop that doesn't require an overnight stay, offering flexibility for when you decide to depart.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 17.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive with 69% of the route on higher-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.7 miles on SR 229, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. While the profile suggests a highway feel, the inclusion of local roads like West Indian Trail and SR 48 means you'll experience a slight shift in road character. This blend provides a dynamic yet efficient driving experience, avoiding a monotonous interstate grind while still making good time.

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.
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 West Indian Trail. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main 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 30m 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: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Carr Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 101 / North Warpath Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Main Street

Turn left onto South Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Carr Street

Turn right onto East Carr Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | SR 101 / North Warpath Drive

Turn sharp left onto SR 101 / North Warpath Drive

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

3
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | SR 350 / West Indian Trail

Turn left onto SR 350 / West Indian Trail

Navigation decision point

4
8.6 mi into trip | ~15m in | SR 48

Turn left onto SR 48

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 229 4.7 mi 8m
West Indian Trail 4.3 mi 7m
SR 48 3.9 mi 6m
North State Highway 129 3.3 mi 5m
North Warpath Drive 0.8 mi 1m
South Main Street 0.1 mi <1m
East Carr Street <0.1 mi <1m
Clark 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 Milan, IN and Ballstown, IN.

1

Start on Clark Street

20 ft · 6 sec · Clark Street
2

Turn left onto South Main Street

0.1 mi · 31 sec · South Main Street
3

Turn right onto East Carr Street

469 ft · 27 sec · East Carr Street
4

Turn sharp left onto SR 101

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Warpath Drive
5

Turn left onto SR 350

4.3 mi · 7 min · West Indian Trail
6

Turn right onto SR 129

3.3 mi · 5 min · North State Highway 129
7

Turn left onto SR 48

3.9 mi · 6 min · SR 48
8

Turn right onto SR 229

4.7 mi · 8 min · SR 229
9

Arrive at destination

SR 229

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.69 one way

$5.38 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.95 $5.90
premium $4.89 $3.31 $6.62
diesel $5.61 $3.80 $7.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.2 0 $1.81 $0.83
Efficient EV 4.3 0 $1.51 $0.69
EV Truck/SUV 6.9 0 $2.41 $1.10

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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 16, 2026

Origin

Milan, IN

Afternoon in Milan on Friday

Local time

1:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Chance Rain Showers

SW 10 mph 31% 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

Destination

Ballstown, IN

Afternoon in Ballstown on Friday

Local time

1:06 PM

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

Very similar conditions

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

Road read

30m 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 Milan, IN to Ballstown, IN covers 17.2 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are SR 229, West Indian Trail, SR 48. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 8.6 miles from Milan, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.69 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 30m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Carr Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 101 / North Warpath Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

The route from Milan, IN to Ballstown, 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.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

More from Milan, IN

Hammond, IN 239.7 mi · 4h 40m Elrod, IN 6.7 mi · 11m

More trips to Ballstown, IN

Sunman, IN 14.6 mi Osgood, IN 13.4 mi Clinton, IN 13.2 mi Delaware, IN 12.1 mi
Scenic drives in IN

Explore more options from Milan, IN or browse trips ending in Ballstown, IN.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse IN road trips.