How far is Goshen, IN from Chesterton, IN?

The driving distance from Goshen, IN to Chesterton, IN is about 101.3 miles (163 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.26 mi
02h 01m
Flight
89.62 mi
144.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Goshen.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.62 mi
Kilometers
144.23 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.26 mi
Kilometers
162.97 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesterton
Thu, Apr 30, 3:34 AM EDT
Return by in Goshen
Thu, Apr 30, 5:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goshen
2026-04-30T01:32
Arrive Chesterton
Thu, Apr 30, 3:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goshen
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Lowell
IN

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

From Goshen
50.6 mi
01h 00m
To Chesterton
50.6 mi
01h 00m

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
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Goshen and Chesterton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Goshen and Chesterton.

  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

    73.2 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    54 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto East Southport Road

    975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight

    2399 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1477 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I-465 WB

    1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street

    52 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue

    1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East 96th Street

    526 ft · 30 sec · East 96th Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street

    1236 ft · 31 sec · East 96th Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street

    25 m · 5 sec · East 96th Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street

    1254 ft · 33 sec · East 96th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    574 ft · 42 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Goshen Road
74.4 mi · 73%
South Emerson Avenue
17.3 mi · 17%
I-465 WB
3.45 mi · 3%
East 96th Street
0.59 mi · 1%
Keystone Avenue
0.41 mi
Southport Road
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

South Goshen Road

Merge slight left

73.2 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
89.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowell
01h 00m from Goshen
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Goshen and Mostly Sunny near Chesterton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Goshen to Chesterton?

The road trip is about 101.3 miles (163 km) and usually takes 02h 01m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Goshen and 50.6 miles from Chesterton.

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

The direct path is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.46 one way or $26.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Goshen and Mostly Sunny near Chesterton.

Stop Ideas Near Lowell

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

60 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

112 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goshen and Chesterton. Straight-line distance: 89.62 mi (144.23 km).

Goshen

#1 Goshen

City in Indiana, United States

Population34,168
Coordinates38.6714500, -85.7096900
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Chesterton

#2 Chesterton

Town in the U.

Population14,232
Coordinates39.9289300, -86.1208200
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Start: Goshen (-85.70969, 38.67145)
End: Chesterton (-86.12082, 39.92893)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.53 L · about $13.46
Round trip
$26.92
7.14 gal · 27.06 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.46 $26.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.18 $30.37
Premium $4.65 $16.61 $33.23
Diesel $5.30 $18.94 $37.87

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

There is no time difference between Goshen and Chesterton. The current time is 01:32:39.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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