How far is Elkhart, IN from Goshen, IN?
The driving distance from Elkhart, IN to Goshen, IN is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elkhart and Goshen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkhart and Goshen.
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Start on Pletcher Court
38 m · 9 sec · Pletcher Court
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Turn right onto West Marion Street
63 m · 11 sec · West Marion Street
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
125 m · 23 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto Harrison Street
821 ft · 25 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn slight right onto Benham Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Benham Avenue
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Turn left onto West Lusher Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · West Lusher Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
5.2 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto New Street
152 m · 14 sec · New Street
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Continue on West Clinton Street
636 ft · 20 sec · West Clinton Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North 3rd Street
2303 ft · 1 min · North 3rd Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
15 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elkhart and Goshen.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Main Street
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5.23 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elkhart and 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 Elkhart to Goshen?
The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dunlap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Elkhart and 5.6 miles from Goshen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elkhart and Showers And Thunderstorms near Goshen.
Stop Ideas Near Dunlap
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dunlap.
Elkhart station
South Bend station
Niles station
Dowagiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elkhart and Goshen. Straight-line distance: 10.07 mi (16.21 km).
#1 Elkhart
The most populous city in Elkhart County, Indiana.
| Population | 52,172 |
| Coordinates | 41.6819900, -85.9766700 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Goshen
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 32,983 |
| Coordinates | 41.5822700, -85.8344400 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Goshen (-85.83444, 41.58227)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.82 | $3.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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