How far is City of Gary, IN from Goshen, IN?

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Goshen, IN is about 243.7 miles (392.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 219.7 miles (353.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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
243.73 mi
03h 58m
Flight
219.72 mi
353.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.72 mi
Kilometers
353.61 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.73 mi
Kilometers
392.24 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goshen
Thu, Oct 15, 3:45 PM EDT
Return by in City of Gary
Thu, Oct 15, 6:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-10-15T10:46
Arrive Goshen
Thu, Oct 15, 2:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 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
9:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Gary
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
Pike
IN

Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana

From City of Gary
120.4 mi
01h 59m
To Goshen
123.3 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Gary and Goshen.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Gary and Goshen.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    104 m · 27 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

    875 ft · 33 sec · West 8th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1992 ft · 1 min · Madison Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 5th Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West 5th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    132.6 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    17.1 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    81.2 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 56 East: Scottsburg

    1197 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West McClain Avenue

    4.3 mi · 7 min · West McClain Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Goshen Road

    1 mi · 4 min · South Goshen Road

  12. 12

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

    4 m · 1 sec · East Lovers Lane

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Lovers Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Gary 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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
150 mi · 61%
I 70 East
83.1 mi · 34%
West McClain Avenue
4.25 mi · 2%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi · 1%
South Goshen Road
1.01 mi
Madison Street
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

133 mi · 02h 25m

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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
219.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pike
01h 59m from City of Gary
Leave By
9:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Gary and Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms near Goshen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Gary to Goshen?

The road trip is about 243.7 miles (392.2 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?

Pike is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.4 miles from City of Gary and 123.3 miles from Goshen.

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

The direct path is about 219.7 miles (353.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 9:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.21 one way or $66.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Gary and Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms near Goshen.

Stop Ideas Near Pike

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

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

36 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

48 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

49 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Goshen. Straight-line distance: 219.72 mi (353.61 km).

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#1 City of Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population80,294
Coordinates41.5956000, -87.3452100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Goshen

#2 Goshen

City in Indiana, United States

Population34,168
Coordinates38.6714500, -85.7096900
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: East Lovers Lane (-85.70969, 38.67149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 392 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.6 gal
32.56 L · about $33.21
Round trip
$66.43
17.2 gal · 65.12 L
Estimated CO2
76.4 kg one way
Round trip: 152.9 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $33.21 $66.43
Mid-grade $4.46 $38.31 $76.63
Premium $4.99 $42.90 $85.79
Diesel $6.62 $56.94 $113.88

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 · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Gary, IN and Goshen, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 10:46:46, although it is 11:46:46 in Goshen.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.