Origin
Cumberland, IN
Late night in Cumberland on Sunday
Local time
3:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cumberland, IN to Lawrence, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.8 mi
14 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cumberland, IN
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Lawrence, IN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Cumberland and Lawrence, Indiana, this 8.8-mile trip is an efficient way to get across the region. Clocking in at just 14 minutes, it is a straightforward drive that fits easily into a single day of travel. You will navigate a mix of local roads and highway segments, primarily utilizing East Washington Street, I-69, and US 36. Since the entire journey is located within the Midwest, you can expect a familiar landscape throughout the transit. Budgeting just $1 for fuel makes this an incredibly economical trek for your daily commute or local errands. It is a no-fuss route that requires no overnight stops, allowing you full flexibility to complete your tasks and return home without any added pressure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Washington Street | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| I 69 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| US 36 | 1 mi | 2m |
| McCoy Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Muessing Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Washington Street
— 3.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cumberland, IN and Lawrence, IN.
1
Start on South Muessing Street
131 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Muessing Street
2
Turn left onto US 40
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Washington Street
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 465 North
4
Merge onto I 69; I 465
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
I 69; I 465
5
Take the exit onto US 36; SR 67
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 36; SR 67
Exit 42
Toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Pendleton Pike
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 36; SR 67
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 36; SR 67
Toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Lawrence
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto McCoy Street
416 ft
·
19 sec
·
McCoy Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left
59 ft
·
6 sec
9
Turn right
77 ft
·
5 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 40 / East Washington Street
Turn left onto US 40 / East Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
7.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 36; SR 67
Take the exit onto US 36; SR 67 toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Pendleton Pike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 42
Toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Pendleton Pike
8
8.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 36; SR 67
Keep slight right at fork onto US 36; SR 67 toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Lawrence
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Lawrence
5
8.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
McCoy Street
Turn left onto McCoy Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
8.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.38 one way
$2.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.51 | $3.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.69 | $3.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lawrence, IN
Late night in Lawrence on Sunday
Local time
3:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
14m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a varied experience as you transition from local streets to higher-speed transit. This route maintains a 51% highway share, balancing the stop-and-go nature of surface roads with the efficiency of interstate travel. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch of 3.8 miles cruising along East Washington Street before switching gears. The character of the drive shifts from urban connectivity to a more streamlined interstate pace as you merge onto I-69. Because it is a mixed-drive profile, you should be prepared for the constant change in road types rather than settling into a monotonous interstate grind.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.8 mi on East Washington Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 40 / East Washington Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.8 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 40 / East Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (US 36; SR 67): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.1 miles (US 36; SR 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 8.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.8 miles on East Washington Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lawrence, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 40 / East Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (US 36; SR 67): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.1 miles (US 36; SR 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lawrence, IN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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