Origin
Ridgeville, IN
Late night in Ridgeville on Friday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ridgeville, IN to Arba, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
26.2 mi
42 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arba, IN
khezez | خزاز
Trip Overview
The drive from Ridgeville, IN to Arba, IN covers 26.2 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 27, US 36, South Walnut Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.9 miles on US 27. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 26.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 40m highway drive covering 26.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 27 and US 36. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.9 miles on US 27.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 27 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and US 36. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 28 / South Walnut Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ridgeville, IN to Arba, IN is easy. At 40m with 77% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 28 / South Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (US 27): Navigation decision point; at 19.2 miles (US 36): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 28 / South Walnut Street
Turn left onto SR 28 / South Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
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US 27
Turn right onto US 27
Navigation decision point
4
19.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 36
Turn left onto US 36
Navigation decision point
4
23.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
South Arba Pike
Turn right onto South Arba Pike
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 15.9 mi | 18m |
| US 36 | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| South Walnut Street | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| South Arba Pike | 2.8 mi | 10m |
| East 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 15.9 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgeville, IN and Arba, IN.
1
Start on East 2nd Street
81 ft
·
7 sec
·
East 2nd Street
2
Turn left onto SR 28
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Walnut Street
3
Turn right onto US 27
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US 27
4
Turn left onto US 36
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
US 36
5
Turn right onto South Arba Pike
2.8 mi
·
10 min
·
South Arba Pike
6
Arrive at destination
South Arba Pike
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.10 one way
$8.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.50 | $8.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Arba, IN
Late night in Arba on Friday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
40m 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 Ridgeville, IN to Arba, IN covers 26.2 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 27, US 36, South Walnut Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.1 miles from Ridgeville, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.10 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.
The drive from Ridgeville, IN to Arba, IN is easy. At 40m with 77% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 28 / South Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (US 27): Navigation decision point; at 19.2 miles (US 36): Navigation decision point.
The route from Ridgeville, IN to Arba, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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