How far is Lawrence, IN from Cumberland, IN?

The driving distance from Lawrence, IN to Cumberland, IN is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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
9.15 mi
00h 16m
Flight
5.63 mi
9.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.63 mi
Kilometers
9.06 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.15 mi
Kilometers
14.72 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cumberland
Sat, Apr 18, 8:23 AM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Sat, Apr 18, 8:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-04-18T08:06
Arrive Cumberland
Sat, Apr 18, 8:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lawrence
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
Warren Park
IN

Included town in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

From Lawrence
4.5 mi
00h 08m
To Cumberland
4.6 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto McCoy Street

    150 m · 17 sec · McCoy Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pendleton Pike

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pendleton Pike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 465 South, US 36 West, SR 67 South

    1508 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Washington Street

    1645 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 40 East: Cumberland, Greenfield

    84 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    4 mi · 8 min · East Washington Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Muessing Street

    29 m · 3 sec · South Muessing Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Muessing Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
109.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Washington Street
4.03 mi · 44%
I 465 South
3.88 mi · 42%
Pendleton Pike
0.73 mi · 8%
US 40 East
0.36 mi · 4%
McCoy Street
0.09 mi · 1%
South Muessing Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

East Washington Street

Turn left onto East Washington Street

4.03 mi · 00h 08m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
5.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren Park
00h 08m from Lawrence
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lawrence and 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 Lawrence to Cumberland?

The road trip is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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 4.5 miles from Lawrence and 4.6 miles from Cumberland.

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

The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lawrence and 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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Warren Park, 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 Warren Park.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

10 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Connersville station

80 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

80 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Cumberland. Straight-line distance: 5.63 mi (9.06 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

A city in Marion County, Indiana.

Population49,545
Coordinates39.8386500, -86.0252600
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Cumberland

#2 Cumberland

Town in Hancock and Marion Counties, Indiana

Population2,774
Coordinates39.7761500, -85.9572000
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.025248, 39.83865)
End: South Muessing Street (-85.95717, 39.776151)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.22 L · about $1.21
Round trip
$2.41
0.64 gal · 2.44 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.21 $2.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.36 $2.72
Premium $4.65 $1.49 $2.98
Diesel $5.30 $1.70 $3.39

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrence and Cumberland. The current time is 08:06:43.

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.