How far is Ridgeville, IN from Arba, IN?

The driving distance from Ridgeville, IN to Arba, IN is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.17 mi
00h 40m
Flight
21.05 mi
33.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.05 mi
Kilometers
33.87 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.17 mi
Kilometers
42.11 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arba
Thu, Apr 16, 12:58 PM EDT
Return by in Ridgeville
Thu, Apr 16, 1:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ridgeville
2026-04-16T12:17
Arrive Arba
Thu, Apr 16, 12:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ridgeville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Ridgeville
13.1 mi
00h 20m
To Arba
13 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 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 Ridgeville and Arba.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ridgeville and Arba.

  1. 1

    Start on East 2nd Street

    25 m · 8 sec · East 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · South Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    15.9 mi · 18 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Arba Pike

    2.8 mi · 11 min · South Arba Pike

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Arba Pike

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
6 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Walnut Street
3.28 mi · 13%
South Arba Pike
2.76 mi · 11%
East 2nd Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

15.9 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
21.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
00h 20m from Ridgeville
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ridgeville 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 Ridgeville to Arba?

The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Ridgeville and 13 miles from Arba.

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

The direct path is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Ridgeville 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 9.3 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 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 12.8 mi away

Economy Town Hall

Economy , IN
W Main St, Economy, IN 47339
City government office
Wildcat Woods Campgrounds
Nearby stop 11 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 Ridgeville and Arba. Straight-line distance: 21.05 mi (33.87 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Ridgeville

Town in Indiana, United States

Population734
Coordinates40.2892100, -85.0288600
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Arba

Arba is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.0108800, -84.8669100
Altitude363
CountryUnited States
Start: Ridgeville (-85.02886, 40.28921)
End: Arba (-84.86691, 40.01088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.5 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.94
1.84 gal · 7 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.47 $6.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.91 $7.83
Premium $4.65 $4.28 $8.56
Diesel $5.30 $4.88 $9.76

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 Ridgeville and Arba. The current time is 12:17:56.

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.