Origin
Union City, IN
Afternoon in Union City on Thursday
Local time
1:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union City, IN to Arba, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
15.9 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union City, IN
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Union City, IN to Arba, IN covers 15.9 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 800 East, South Arba Pike, US 36 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.1 miles on North 800 East. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 15.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 15.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 800 East is the longest continuous segment at about 9.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near North Jackson Pike.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Union City, IN to Arba, IN is easy. At 37m with 11% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (North Jackson Pike): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (US 36): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles (South Arba Pike): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
North Jackson Pike
Turn left onto North Jackson Pike
Navigation decision point
3
11.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 36
Turn right onto US 36
Navigation decision point
3
13.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
South Arba Pike
Turn left onto South Arba Pike
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 800 East | 9.1 mi | 15m |
| South Arba Pike | 2.8 mi | 10m |
| US 36 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| West Division Street | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| West Chestnut Street | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| North Jackson Pike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North 800 East
— 9.1 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City, IN and Arba, IN.
1
Start on West Division Street
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Division Street
2
Turn left onto North Jackson Pike
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Jackson Pike
3
Turn straight onto SR 32
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Chestnut Street
4
Continue on SR 227
9.1 mi
·
15 min
·
North 800 East
5
Turn right onto US 36
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 36
6
Turn left onto South Arba Pike
2.8 mi
·
10 min
·
South Arba Pike
7
Arrive at destination
South Arba Pike
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.49 one way
$4.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 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 | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
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.
Destination
Arba, IN
Afternoon in Arba on Thursday
Local time
1:14 PM
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
1 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
37m 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 Union City, IN to Arba, IN covers 15.9 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 800 East, South Arba Pike, US 36. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8 miles from Union City, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.49 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 Union City, IN to Arba, IN is easy. At 37m with 11% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (North Jackson Pike): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (US 36): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles (South Arba Pike): Navigation decision point.
The route from Union City, IN to Arba, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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