Origin
Arba, IN
Afternoon in Arba on Thursday
Local time
1:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arba, IN to Parker City, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
49m
Distance
29.4 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parker City, IN
Brady Wilson
Trip Overview
The drive from Arba, IN to Parker City, IN covers 29.4 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Washington Street, US 27, US 36 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.3 miles on East Washington Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 29.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Arba, IN to Parker City, IN covers 29.4 miles and takes about 49m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Washington Street is the longest continuous segment at about 8.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 around 2.8 miles in near US 36.
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 49m 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: at 2.8 miles (US 36): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (US 27): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (East Greenville Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 36
Turn left onto US 36
Navigation decision point
4
7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 27
Turn right onto US 27
Navigation decision point
3
15 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
East Greenville Avenue
Turn left onto East Greenville Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
15.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
SR 32 / East Washington Street
Turn left onto SR 32 / East Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
29.3 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Washington Street | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| US 27 | 8 mi | 9m |
| US 36 | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| County Road 200 North | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| South Arba Pike | 2.8 mi | 10m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Greenville Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Jackson Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Washington Street
— 8.3 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arba, IN and Parker City, IN.
1
Start on South Arba Pike
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Arba Pike
2
Continue on South Arba Pike
2.1 mi
·
8 min
·
South Arba Pike
3
Turn left onto US 36
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
US 36
4
Turn right onto US 27
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
US 27
5
Turn left onto East Greenville Avenue
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Greenville Avenue
6
Continue on Southeast Greenville Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Southeast Greenville Avenue
7
Turn left onto SR 32
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
East Washington Street
8
Continue on SR 1; SR 32
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
9
Turn left onto SR 32
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Jackson Street
10
Continue on SR 32
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road 200 North
11
Continue on SR 32
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Jackson Street
12
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
13
Turn right
61 ft
·
4 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.60 one way
$9.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.05 | $10.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.66 | $11.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Parker City, IN
Afternoon in Parker City on Thursday
Local time
1:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°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
34 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
49m 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 Arba, IN to Parker City, IN covers 29.4 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Washington Street, US 27, US 36. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.7 miles from Arba, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.60 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 49m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (US 36): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (US 27): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (East Greenville Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Arba, IN to Parker City, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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