How far is Bloomington, IN from Goshen, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Goshen, IN is about 79 miles (127.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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
78.98 mi
01h 40m
Flight
55.61 mi
89.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.61 mi
Kilometers
89.49 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.98 mi
Kilometers
127.11 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goshen
Thu, Apr 30, 1:55 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 30, 3:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-30T00:15
Arrive Goshen
Thu, Apr 30, 1:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
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 Bloomington
39.5 mi
00h 50m
To Goshen
39.5 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Goshen.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on East 4th Street

    115 m · 21 sec · East 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Dunn Street

    659 ft · 18 sec · South Dunn Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Atwater Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Atwater Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Mitchell Street

    133 m · 10 sec · South Mitchell Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East 3rd Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    15.9 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Louisville

    1457 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    38.7 mi · 42 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 56 East: Scottsburg

    1197 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto West McClain Avenue

    4.3 mi · 7 min · West McClain Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Goshen Road

    1 mi · 4 min · South Goshen Road

  14. 14

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

    4 m · 1 sec · East Lovers Lane

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Lovers Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
39 mi · 49%
East 3rd Street
33.4 mi · 42%
West McClain Avenue
4.25 mi · 5%
South Goshen Road
1.01 mi · 1%
East Atwater Avenue
0.78 mi · 1%
SR 56 East
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

38.7 mi · 00h 42m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
55.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
00h 50m from Bloomington
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Sunny near Goshen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Goshen?

The road trip is about 79 miles (127.1 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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 39.5 miles from Bloomington and 39.5 miles from Goshen.

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

The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.52 one way or $21.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Sunny 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 Bloomington and Goshen. Straight-line distance: 55.61 mi (89.49 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Goshen

#2 Goshen

City in Indiana, United States

Population34,168
Coordinates38.6714500, -85.7096900
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-86.52639, 39.16533)
End: Goshen (-85.70969, 38.67145)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.55 L · about $10.52
Round trip
$21.04
5.58 gal · 21.1 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.52 $21.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.87 $23.73
Premium $4.65 $12.98 $25.97
Diesel $5.30 $14.80 $29.60

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Goshen. The current time is 00:15:41.

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.