Origin
Osgood, IN
Afternoon in Osgood on Friday
Local time
12:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Osgood, 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
22m
Distance
13.4 mi
21 km
Drive Score
7/10
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 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Osgood, IN
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Ballstown, IN
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Trip Overview
This short, 13.4-mile journey from Osgood, IN to Ballstown, IN is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 22 minutes to complete. The route primarily utilizes North Buckeye Street and SR 229 before transitioning to Main Street. With a modest fuel cost of around $2, this drive offers a convenient option for a quick local excursion within the Midwest region. Its brief duration means you won't need to worry about overnight stays, allowing for a flexible schedule. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied but generally straightforward experience.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The character of this drive is a mixed bag, with about 35% of the route involving highway travel. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 5.7 miles on North Buckeye Street, offering a bit of uninterrupted driving before navigating onto SR 229 and then Main Street. This blend of road types means you'll likely encounter both faster sections and more localized, potentially slower-paced segments as you get closer to Ballstown. The overall profile is best described as a mixed drive, providing a bit of variety without being overly demanding.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Buckeye Street is the longest continuous segment at about 5.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 421 / North Buckeye Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Osgood, IN to Ballstown, IN is easy. At 22m with 35% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 421 / North Buckeye Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (SR 229 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (SR 229): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 421 / North Buckeye Street
Turn left onto US 421 / North Buckeye Street
Navigation decision point
4
5.7 mi into trip
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~8m in
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SR 229 / Main Street
Turn right onto SR 229 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
8.6 mi into trip
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~13m in
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SR 229
Turn left onto SR 229
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Buckeye Street | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| SR 229 | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| West Ripley Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Buckeye Street
— 5.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Osgood, IN and Ballstown, IN.
1
Start on West Ripley Street
61 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Ripley Street
2
Turn left onto US 421
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
North Buckeye Street
3
Turn right onto SR 229
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto SR 229
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
SR 229
5
Arrive at destination
SR 229
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.09 one way
$4.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 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 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
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
Ballstown, IN
Afternoon in Ballstown on Friday
Local time
12:25 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
24 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
22m 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 Osgood, IN to Ballstown, IN covers 13.4 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Buckeye Street, SR 229, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.7 miles from Osgood, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.09 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 Osgood, IN to Ballstown, IN is easy. At 22m with 35% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 421 / North Buckeye Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (SR 229 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (SR 229): Navigation decision point.
The route from Osgood, 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.
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