Origin
Versailles, IN
Afternoon in Versailles on Friday
Local time
1:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Versailles, 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
18.7 mi
30 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Versailles, IN
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Ballstown, IN
Anastasia Shuraeva
Trip Overview
The drive from Versailles, IN to Ballstown, IN covers 18.7 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Buckeye Street, SR 229, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.7 miles on South Buckeye Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 18.7 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 (25%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 30m drive with frequent turns across 18.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Buckeye Street is the longest continuous segment at about 9.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Tyson 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 6 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 (Tyson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Adams Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 50; US 421 / West Perry Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Tyson Street
Turn right onto Tyson Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Adams Street
Turn left onto North Adams Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 50; US 421 / West Perry Street
Turn right onto US 50; US 421 / West Perry Street
Navigation decision point
4
11 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
SR 229 / Main Street
Turn right onto SR 229 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
13.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
SR 229
Turn left onto SR 229
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Buckeye Street | 9.7 mi | 14m |
| SR 229 | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| West Perry Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Adams Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Tyson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Buckeye Street
— 9.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Versailles, IN and Ballstown, IN.
1
Start on North Washington Street
129 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Washington Street
2
Turn right onto Tyson Street
370 ft
·
21 sec
·
Tyson Street
3
Turn left onto North Adams Street
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Adams Street
4
Turn right onto US 50; US 421
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Perry Street
5
Turn right onto US 421
9.7 mi
·
14 min
·
South Buckeye Street
6
Turn right onto SR 229
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
7
Turn left onto SR 229
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
SR 229
8
Arrive at destination
SR 229
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.92 one way
$5.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
1:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
6 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
30m 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 Versailles, IN to Ballstown, IN covers 18.7 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 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 9.3 miles from Versailles, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.92 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 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Tyson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Adams Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 50; US 421 / West Perry Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Versailles, 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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