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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
231.4 mi
04h 34m
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
231.4 mi
Kilometers
372.41 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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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 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Lake
Thu, Apr 30, 4:52 PM CDT
Return by in Goshen
Thu, Apr 30, 10:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goshen
2026-04-30T13:18
Arrive Cedar Lake
Thu, Apr 30, 5:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
7:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goshen
9:00 PM EDT
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 Goshen
115.8 mi
02h 17m
To Cedar Lake
115.6 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Patchy Frost then Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Lovers Lane

    4 m · 3 sec · East Lovers Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Goshen Road

    1 mi · 4 min · South Goshen Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1152 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    82.2 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    29.8 mi · 36 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    97.7 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 2: Lowell, Hebron

    1818 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East 181st Avenue

    4.8 mi · 7 min · East 181st Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on East Commercial Avenue

    2.6 mi · 6 min · East Commercial Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on West 181st Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West 181st Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Wicker Avenue

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Wicker Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 141st Avenue

    1.5 mi · 6 min · West 141st Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Lauerman Street

    789 ft · 35 sec · Lauerman Street

  17. 17

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Goshen Road
113 mi · 49%
US 52 West
98.1 mi · 42%
Wicker Avenue
5.09 mi · 2%
East 181st Avenue
4.78 mi · 2%
East Commercial Avenue
2.58 mi · 1%
West 141st Avenue
1.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
207.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
02h 17m from Goshen
Leave By
7:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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 Goshen and Cedar Lake. Straight-line distance: 207.41 mi (333.79 km).

Goshen

#1 Goshen

City in Indiana, United States

Population34,168
Coordinates38.6714500, -85.7096900
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Cedar Lake

#2 Cedar Lake

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Population13,588
Coordinates41.3647600, -87.4411500
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Goshen (-85.70969, 38.67145)
End: Cedar Lake (-87.44115, 41.36476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.17 gal
30.91 L · about $30.81
Round trip
$61.62
16.34 gal · 61.82 L
Estimated CO2
72.6 kg one way
Round trip: 145.2 kg / 320 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Goshen, IN and Cedar Lake, IN. The current time in Goshen is 13:18:06, although it is 12:18:06 in Cedar Lake.

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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.