Skip to main content
US Trip Planner Logo
US Trip Planner

Trip from Milan, IN to Ballstown, IN

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

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

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 17, 2026

Origin

Milan, IN

Late night in Milan on Sunday

Local time

3:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Mostly Sunny

S 7 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 17 at 11:48AM CDT until April 18 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 17 at 11:04AM CDT until April 23 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Ballstown, IN

Late night in Ballstown on Sunday

Local time

3:49 AM

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

9 degrees cooler 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

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.

What kind of drive is this?

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.

69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on SR 229.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 4.7 miles on SR 229. 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 (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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ballstown, IN 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.

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
Escape planner: Milan, IN 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.