How far is Cedar Lake, IN from Goshen, IN?

The driving distance from Cedar Lake, IN to Goshen, IN is about 235.1 miles (378.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.4 miles (333.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
235.11 mi
03h 53m
Flight
207.41 mi
333.79 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.41 mi
Kilometers
333.79 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.11 mi
Kilometers
378.38 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goshen
Thu, Apr 30, 3:50 PM EDT
Return by in Cedar Lake
Thu, Apr 30, 6:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Lake
2026-04-30T10:56
Arrive Goshen
Thu, Apr 30, 2:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Lake
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lebanon
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From Cedar Lake
115.9 mi
01h 56m
To Goshen
119.2 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Patchy Frost then Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Cedar Lake and Goshen.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Lake and Goshen.

  1. 1

    Start on Lauerman Street

    789 ft · 36 sec · Lauerman Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 141st Avenue

    1.5 mi · 6 min · West 141st Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wicker Avenue

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Wicker Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 181st Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West 181st Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on West Commercial Avenue

    2.6 mi · 6 min · West Commercial Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on East 181st Avenue

    4.6 mi · 7 min · East 181st Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis

    1314 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    110.3 mi · 1 hr 59 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    17.1 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    81.2 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 56 East: Scottsburg

    1197 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West McClain Avenue

    4.3 mi · 7 min · West McClain Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Goshen Road

    1 mi · 4 min · South Goshen Road

  15. 15

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

    4 m · 1 sec · East Lovers Lane

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Lovers Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Lake and Goshen.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
127 mi · 54%
I 70 East
83.1 mi · 35%
Wicker Avenue
5.11 mi · 2%
East 181st Avenue
4.63 mi · 2%
West McClain Avenue
4.25 mi · 2%
West Commercial Avenue
2.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

110 mi · 01h 59m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
207.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
01h 56m from Cedar Lake
Leave By
9:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Cedar Lake and Sunny near Goshen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cedar Lake to Goshen?

The road trip is about 235.1 miles (378.4 km) and usually takes 03h 53m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.9 miles from Cedar Lake and 119.2 miles from Goshen.

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

The direct path is about 207.4 miles (333.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.30 one way or $62.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cedar Lake and Goshen, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Isolated Rain Showers around Cedar Lake and Sunny near Goshen.

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon

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

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

37 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

41 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

55 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Lake and Goshen. Straight-line distance: 207.41 mi (333.79 km).

Cedar Lake

#1 Cedar Lake

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Population13,588
Coordinates41.3647600, -87.4411500
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Goshen

#2 Goshen

City in Indiana, United States

Population34,168
Coordinates38.6714500, -85.7096900
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Lauerman Street (-87.440789, 41.364818)
End: East Lovers Lane (-85.70969, 38.67149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 378 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.3 gal
31.41 L · about $31.30
Round trip
$62.60
16.6 gal · 62.82 L
Estimated CO2
73.8 kg one way
Round trip: 147.5 kg / 325 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.30 $62.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.30 $70.60
Premium $4.65 $38.63 $77.26
Diesel $5.30 $44.02 $88.05

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Cedar Lake, IN and Goshen, IN. The current time in Cedar Lake is 10:56:54, although it is 11:56:54 in Goshen.

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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.