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Trip from Ballville, OH to Galetown, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 21m ★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m

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

Downtown Ballville, OH, OH

Ballville, OH

Jovan Vasiljević

Downtown Galetown, OH, OH

Galetown, OH

RDNE Stock project

Trip Overview

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.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: US 20 — 4.7 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ballville, OH and Galetown, OH.

1

Start on Siler Street

180 ft · 13 sec · Siler Street
2

Turn left onto CR 53

0.3 mi · 37 sec · River Street
3

Continue on Tiffin Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Tiffin Street
4

Continue on South Front Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · South Front Street
5

Turn right onto Cty Rt 6; Cty Rt 12

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Hayes Avenue
6

Continue on Cty Rt 6; Cty Rt 12

0.2 mi · 20 sec · South 5th Street
7

Turn right onto US 20 Business; Cty Rt 19; Cty Rt 20

1.4 mi · 3 min · East State Street
8

Continue on US 20 Business

1.1 mi · 1 min · McPherson Highway
9

Merge onto US 20; SR 19

4.7 mi · 6 min · US 20; SR 19
10

Turn right onto SR 510

1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
11

Continue on SR 101

0.4 mi · 45 sec · South Main Highway
12

Turn right onto South Ridge Road

1.4 mi · 3 min · South Ridge Road
13

Arrive at destination

South Ridge Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

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.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 53 / River Street

Turn left onto CR 53 / River Street

Navigation decision point

4
1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | Cty Rt 6; Cty Rt 12 / Hayes Avenue

Turn right onto Cty Rt 6; Cty Rt 12 / Hayes Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
2.2 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 20 Business; Cty Rt 19; Cty Rt 20 / East State Street

Turn right onto US 20 Business; Cty Rt 19; Cty Rt 20 / East State Street

Navigation decision point

3
4.7 mi into trip | ~9m in | US 20; SR 19

Merge onto US 20; SR 19

Merge point - match speed before joining

3
9.3 mi into trip | ~16m in | SR 510 / North Main Street

Turn right onto SR 510 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.00 one way

$4.00 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $2.22 $4.44
premium $4.91 $2.49 $4.99
diesel $5.61 $2.85 $5.70

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, 2026-04-13.

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Ballville, OH

Evening in Ballville on Sunday

Local time

6:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Galetown, OH

Evening in Galetown on Sunday

Local time

6:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°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

9 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

23m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

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.

36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on US 20.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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.

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 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.

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 4.7 miles on US 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Galetown, OH before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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