How far is Goshen, IN from Cedar Lake, IN?
The driving distance from Goshen, IN to Cedar Lake, IN is about 231.4 miles (372.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.4 miles (333.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Isolated Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goshen and Cedar Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goshen and Cedar Lake.
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Start on East Lovers Lane
4 m · 3 sec · East Lovers Lane
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Turn right onto South Goshen Road
1 mi · 4 min · South Goshen Road
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1152 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
82.2 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Keep slight right
29.8 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
1281 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
786 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
97.7 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 2: Lowell, Hebron
1818 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto East 181st Avenue
4.8 mi · 7 min · East 181st Avenue
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Continue on East Commercial Avenue
2.6 mi · 6 min · East Commercial Avenue
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Continue on West 181st Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · West 181st Avenue
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Turn right onto Wicker Avenue
5.1 mi · 6 min · Wicker Avenue
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Turn right onto West 141st Avenue
1.5 mi · 6 min · West 141st Avenue
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Turn left onto Lauerman Street
789 ft · 35 sec · Lauerman Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lauerman Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Goshen and Cedar Lake.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 52 West
Merge slight left
97.7 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Goshen and Patchy Frost then Isolated Rain Showers near Cedar Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Goshen to Cedar Lake?
The road trip is about 231.4 miles (372.4 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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 115.8 miles from Goshen and 115.6 miles from Cedar Lake.
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 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.81 one way or $61.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Goshen and Cedar Lake, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Goshen and Patchy Frost then Isolated Rain Showers near Cedar Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Lebanon
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 Lebanon.
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Indianapolis Union Station
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goshen and Cedar Lake. Straight-line distance: 207.41 mi (333.79 km).
#1 Goshen
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 34,168 |
| Coordinates | 38.6714500, -85.7096900 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cedar Lake
Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 13,588 |
| Coordinates | 41.3647600, -87.4411500 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Lake (-87.44115, 41.36476)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 372 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
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 | $30.81 | $61.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.75 | $69.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.02 | $76.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.33 | $86.67 |
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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