Origin
Hartsville, IN
Afternoon in Hartsville on Saturday
Local time
4:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartsville, IN to Cuba, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
20.2 mi
33 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cuba, IN
Vika Glitter
Trip Overview
The drive from Hartsville, IN to Cuba, IN covers 20.2 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Road 450 North, US 31, East County Road 500 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.8 miles on County Road 450 North. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road 450 North | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| US 31 | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| East County Road 500 North | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| County Road 550 North | 3.6 mi | 8m |
| Marr Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| SR 9 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Eisenhower Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Hartsville Pike | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Road 450 North
— 5.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartsville, IN and Cuba, IN.
1
Start on SR 46
282 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Harrison Street
2
Turn right onto North Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Washington Street
3
Continue on Hartsville Pike
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Hartsville Pike
4
Continue on East County Road 500 North
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
East County Road 500 North
5
Turn left onto SR 9
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
SR 9
6
Turn right onto County Road 450 North
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
County Road 450 North
7
At end of road, turn right onto Marr Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Marr Road
8
Turn left onto County Road 550 North
3.6 mi
·
8 min
·
County Road 550 North
9
Turn right onto US 31
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
US 31
10
Turn right onto Eisenhower Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Eisenhower Drive
11
Turn right onto Waltz Street
385 ft
·
17 sec
·
Waltz Street
12
Arrive at destination
Waltz Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Washington Street
Turn right onto North Washington Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
SR 9
Turn left onto SR 9
Navigation decision point
3
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
County Road 450 North
Turn right onto County Road 450 North
Navigation decision point
5
10.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Marr Road
At end of road, turn right onto Marr Road
Navigation decision point
4
11.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
County Road 550 North
Turn left onto County Road 550 North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.16 one way
$6.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Cuba, IN
Afternoon in Cuba on Saturday
Local time
4:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
3 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
36m 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?
20.2 mi in 36m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on County Road 450 North.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Washington Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (SR 9): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (County Road 450 North): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 20.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (24%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on County Road 450 North. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 0.1 miles (North Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (SR 9): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (County Road 450 North): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cuba, IN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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