How far is Cumberland, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Cumberland, IN to Evansville, IN is about 179.4 miles (288.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.3 miles (243.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
179.37 mi
03h 04m
Flight
151.27 mi
243.45 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.27 mi
Kilometers
243.45 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.37 mi
Kilometers
288.67 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Mon, May 4, 4:22 AM CDT
Return by in Cumberland
Mon, May 4, 8:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cumberland
2026-05-04T02:17
Arrive Evansville
Mon, May 4, 5:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:05 AM to 10:05 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cumberland
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Crane
IN

Town in Indiana

From Cumberland
88.5 mi
01h 32m
To Evansville
90.8 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cumberland and Evansville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cumberland and Evansville.

  1. 1

    Start on South Muessing Street

    40 m · 14 sec · South Muessing Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    4 mi · 7 min · East Washington Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 465 South, US 40 West

    1290 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    48.5 mi · 55 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cumberland and Evansville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
153 mi · 85%
I 465 South
12.3 mi · 7%
East Washington Street
3.98 mi · 2%
East Lloyd Expressway
3.85 mi · 2%
North Burkhardt Road
2.48 mi · 1%
East Walnut Street
0.67 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

104 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
151.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crane
01h 32m from Cumberland
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cumberland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cumberland to Evansville?

The road trip is about 179.4 miles (288.7 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Crane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.5 miles from Cumberland and 90.8 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 151.3 miles (243.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.87 one way or $47.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cumberland and Evansville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cumberland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Crane

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Crane, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

116 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Evansville, IN

117 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cumberland and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 151.27 mi (243.45 km).

Cumberland

#1 Cumberland

Town in Hancock and Marion Counties, Indiana

Population2,774
Coordinates39.7761500, -85.9572000
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: South Muessing Street (-85.95717, 39.776151)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.33 gal
23.96 L · about $23.87
Round trip
$47.74
12.66 gal · 47.92 L
Estimated CO2
56.3 kg one way
Round trip: 112.5 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.87 $47.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.92 $53.84
Premium $4.65 $29.46 $58.92
Diesel $5.30 $33.57 $67.15

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 · May 04, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Cumberland, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Cumberland is 02:17:18, although it is 01:17:18 in Evansville.

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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.