How far is Beech Grove, IN from Goshen, IN?

The driving distance from Beech Grove, IN to Goshen, IN is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.59 mi
01h 27m
Flight
75.38 mi
121.32 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.38 mi
Kilometers
121.32 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.59 mi
Kilometers
137.74 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goshen
Fri, May 1, 4:55 AM EDT
Return by in Beech Grove
Fri, May 1, 6:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beech Grove
2026-05-01T03:27
Arrive Goshen
Fri, May 1, 4:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beech Grove
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Columbus
IN

The most populous city in Bartholomew County, Indiana.

From Beech Grove
42.1 mi
00h 43m
To Goshen
43.4 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph N
Destination
61°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beech Grove and Goshen.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beech Grove and Goshen.

  1. 1

    Start on North 7th Avenue

    33 m · 10 sec · North 7th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2028 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Emerson Avenue

    3.9 mi · 6 min · South Emerson Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Southport Road

    2440 ft · 53 sec · East Southport Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1656 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 56 East: Scottsburg

    1197 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto West McClain Avenue

    4.3 mi · 7 min · West McClain Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Goshen Road

    1 mi · 4 min · South Goshen Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lovers Lane

    4 m · 1 sec · East Lovers Lane

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Lovers Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beech Grove and Goshen.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Southport Road
74.4 mi · 87%
West McClain Avenue
4.25 mi · 5%
South Emerson Avenue
3.86 mi · 5%
South Goshen Road
1.01 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.38 mi
SR 56 East
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

East Southport Road

Merge slight left

73.7 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
75.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
00h 43m from Beech Grove
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Beech Grove and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Goshen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beech Grove to Goshen?

The road trip is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km) and usually takes 01h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Beech Grove and 43.4 miles from Goshen.

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

The direct path is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.39 one way or $22.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Beech Grove and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Goshen.

Stop Ideas Near Columbus

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

66 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

84 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

106 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beech Grove and Goshen. Straight-line distance: 75.38 mi (121.32 km).

Beech Grove

#1 Beech Grove

City in Marion County, Indiana, United States

Population14,898
Coordinates39.7219900, -86.0899800
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Goshen

#2 Goshen

City in Indiana, United States

Population34,168
Coordinates38.6714500, -85.7096900
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: North 7th Avenue (-86.089788, 39.72199)
End: East Lovers Lane (-85.70969, 38.67149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.43 L · about $11.39
Round trip
$22.78
6.04 gal · 22.86 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.39 $22.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.84 $25.69
Premium $4.65 $14.06 $28.11
Diesel $5.30 $16.02 $32.04

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Beech Grove and Goshen. The current time is 03:27:26.

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.