How far is Indianapolis, IN from Cumberland, IN?
The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Cumberland, IN is about 14 miles (22.5 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 47m 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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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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Isolated Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indianapolis and Cumberland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Cumberland.
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Start on the route
78 m · 33 sec
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Turn left
11 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Monument Circle
606 ft · 23 sec · Monument Circle
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Turn right onto East Market Street
2837 ft · 2 min · East Market Street
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Turn right onto North Park Avenue
156 m · 23 sec · North Park Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Washington Street
1863 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto Southeastern Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeastern Avenue
40 m · 8 sec · Southeastern Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue
1177 ft · 32 sec · Southeastern Avenue
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Turn left onto East Pleasant Run Parkway North Drive
106 m · 7 sec · East Pleasant Run Parkway North Drive
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Continue on English Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · English Avenue
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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 East Washington Street
6.7 mi · 12 min · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto South Muessing Street
29 m · 3 sec · South Muessing Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Muessing Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianapolis and Cumberland.
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 right 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.
Isolated Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Indianapolis and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cumberland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Cumberland?
The road trip is about 14 miles (22.5 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 Indianapolis and 8.1 miles from Cumberland.
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 3.3 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Indianapolis and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cumberland.
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 Indianapolis and Cumberland. Straight-line distance: 10.68 mi (17.19 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Cumberland
Town in Hancock and Marion Counties, Indiana
| Population | 2,774 |
| Coordinates | 39.7761500, -85.9572000 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Muessing Street (-85.95717, 39.776151)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 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 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.08 | $4.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
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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