How far is Parker City, IN from Arba, IN?

The driving distance from Parker City, IN to Arba, IN is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
29.35 mi
00h 49m
Flight
21.65 mi
34.85 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.65 mi
Kilometers
34.85 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.35 mi
Kilometers
47.24 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arba
Thu, Apr 16, 12:57 PM EDT
Return by in Parker City
Thu, Apr 16, 1:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parker City
2026-04-16T12:07
Arrive Arba
Thu, Apr 16, 12:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parker City
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Winchester
IN

City in White River Township, Randolph County, Indiana, United States

From Parker City
14.7 mi
00h 24m
To Arba
14.7 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Parker City and Arba.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parker City and Arba.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1570 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Jackson Street

    2101 ft · 42 sec · East Jackson Street

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 200 North

    3.3 mi · 6 min · County Road 200 North

  5. 5

    Continue on West Jackson Street

    1573 ft · 33 sec · West Jackson Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road 800 West

    8.3 mi · 13 min · County Road 800 West

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Southeast Greenville Avenue

    1105 ft · 19 sec · Southeast Greenville Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on East Greenville Avenue

    2426 ft · 43 sec · East Greenville Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right

    8 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Arba Pike

    2.8 mi · 11 min · South Arba Pike

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Arba Pike

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Parker City and Arba.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 800 West
8.35 mi · 28%
County Road 200 North
3.33 mi · 11%
South Arba Pike
2.76 mi · 9%
North Main Street
1.01 mi · 3%
East Greenville Avenue
0.46 mi · 2%
East Jackson Street
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

County Road 800 West

Continue on County Road 800 West

8.35 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
21.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
00h 24m from Parker City
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Parker City and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Arba.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parker City to Arba?

The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Parker City and 14.7 miles from Arba.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Parker City and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Arba.

Stop Ideas Near Winchester

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Winchester and the surrounding midpoint area.
Ambassador Motel
Stay option 8.8 mi away

Ambassador Motel

Union City , IN
125 W Chestnut St, Union City, IN 47390, United States
Rating 2.9/5 26 reviews Motel,Hotel,Indoor lodging
Eidson Woods Preserve
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

Eidson Woods Preserve

Greenville , OH
OH-502, Greenville, OH 45331, United States
Rating 4.1/5 20 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Economy Town Hall

Economy , IN
W Main St, Economy, IN 47339
City government office
Wildcat Woods Campgrounds
Nearby stop 11.4 mi away

Wildcat Woods Campgrounds

Greenville , OH
1355 Wildcat Rd, Greenville, OH 45331, United States
Rating 4.2/5 56 reviews Campground

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winchester.

RAIL

Connersville station

60 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

110 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parker City and Arba. Straight-line distance: 21.65 mi (34.85 km).

Parker City

#1 Parker City

City in Randolph County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,319
Coordinates40.1889300, -85.2041300
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
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#2 Arba

Arba is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.0108800, -84.8669100
Altitude363
CountryUnited States
Start: Parker City (-85.20413, 40.18893)
End: Arba (-84.86691, 40.01088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.92 L · about $3.92
Round trip
$7.84
2.08 gal · 7.84 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.92 $7.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.42 $8.85
Premium $4.65 $4.84 $9.68
Diesel $5.30 $5.52 $11.03

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Parker City and Arba. The current time is 12:07:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.