How far is Cumberland, IN from Indianapolis, IN?
The driving distance from Cumberland, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Included town in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Isolated Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cumberland and Indianapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cumberland and Indianapolis.
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Start on South Muessing Street
40 m · 14 sec · South Muessing Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
6.7 mi · 12 min · East Washington Street
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Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · South Emerson Avenue
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Turn right onto English Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · English Avenue
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Turn slight left onto East Pleasant Run Parkway North Drive
106 m · 8 sec · East Pleasant Run Parkway North Drive
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Turn right onto Southeastern Avenue
1184 ft · 29 sec · Southeastern Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeastern Avenue
32 m · 6 sec · Southeastern Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
1 mi · 3 min · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto North Illinois Street
536 ft · 22 sec · North Illinois Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
107 m · 16 sec · West Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
78 m · 28 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cumberland and Indianapolis.
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.
East Washington Street
Turn left onto East Washington Street
6.74 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cumberland and Isolated Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Indianapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cumberland to Indianapolis?
The road trip is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Warren Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from Cumberland and 8.7 miles from Indianapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cumberland and Isolated Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Indianapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Warren Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Warren Park.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Connersville station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cumberland and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 10.68 mi (17.19 km).
#1 Cumberland
Town in Hancock and Marion Counties, Indiana
| Population | 2,774 |
| Coordinates | 39.7761500, -85.9572000 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Indianapolis
The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area.
| Population | 877,903 |
| Coordinates | 39.7683800, -86.1580400 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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