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Trip from Osgood, IN to Ballstown, IN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 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

Save up to 6 min
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.

Downtown Osgood, IN, IN

Osgood, IN

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Downtown Ballstown, IN, IN

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.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 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.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 421 / North Buckeye Street

Turn left onto US 421 / North Buckeye Street

Navigation decision point

4
5.7 mi into trip | ~8m in | SR 229 / Main Street

Turn right onto SR 229 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
8.6 mi into trip | ~13m in | SR 229

Turn left onto SR 229

Navigation decision point

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Osgood, IN

Late night in Osgood on Tuesday

Local time

4:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ballstown, IN

Late night in Ballstown on Tuesday

Local time

4:50 AM

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.

What kind of drive is this?

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.

35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on North Buckeye Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

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.

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 highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.7 miles on North Buckeye Street. 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 (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.

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.

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