Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
12.9 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ballville, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Galetown, OH
RDNE Stock project
Ballville, OH to Galetown, OH is 12.9 miles and takes about 23 minutes via US 20, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays entirely within Ohio, traversing the familiar Midwest landscape. It's a straightforward drive, perfect for a quick connection between two points without a significant time commitment. Consider this route when you need a simple, efficient way to get from one place to the other, with minimal fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 20 | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| North Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| South Ridge Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| East State Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Tiffin Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| McPherson Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Hayes Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Main Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Ballville, OH and Galetown, OH.
Start on Siler Street
Turn left onto CR 53
Continue on Tiffin Street
Continue on South Front Street
Turn right onto Cty Rt 6; Cty Rt 12
Continue on Cty Rt 6; Cty Rt 12
Turn right onto US 20 Business; Cty Rt 19; Cty Rt 20
Continue on US 20 Business
Merge onto US 20; SR 19
Turn right onto SR 510
Continue on SR 101
Turn right onto South Ridge Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto CR 53 / River Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Cty Rt 6; Cty Rt 12 / Hayes Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 20 Business; Cty Rt 19; Cty Rt 20 / East State Street
Navigation decision point
Merge onto US 20; SR 19
Merge point - match speed before joining
Turn right onto SR 510 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.23 one way
$4.47 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.85 | $2.46 | $4.92 |
| premium | $5.43 | $2.76 | $5.51 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Ballville on Wednesday
Local time
9:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Night in Galetown on Wednesday
Local time
9:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 36% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on US 20, North Main Street, and South Ridge Road, providing a varied feel. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.7 miles on US 20, allowing for some consistent cruising. As you transition between these roads, you'll notice the character of the drive shifting, from potentially more open highway to local street navigation.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 53 / River Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m 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 (CR 53 / River Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (Cty Rt 6; Cty Rt 12 / Hayes Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (US 20 Business; Cty Rt 19; Cty Rt 20 / East State Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
138 ft
Total Descent
29 ft
Highest Point
734 ft
~12 mi in
Elevation Range
138 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 12.9 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 (36%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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