How far is Goshen, IN from Franklin, IN?

The driving distance from Goshen, IN to Franklin, IN is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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

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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
67.86 mi
01h 19m
Flight
58.89 mi
94.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.89 mi
Kilometers
94.78 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.86 mi
Kilometers
109.21 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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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 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Mon, May 4, 10:06 PM EDT
Return by in Goshen
Mon, May 4, 11:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goshen
2026-05-04T20:46
Arrive Franklin
Mon, May 4, 10:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
Jonesville
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Goshen
33.9 mi
00h 39m
To Franklin
33.9 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Monday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph S
Destination
75°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 44: Franklin, Shelbyville

    1772 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East King Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East King Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East King Street

    31 m · 2 sec · East King Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto East King Street

    3079 ft · 58 sec · East King Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Forsythe Street

    150 m · 10 sec · North Forsythe Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Jefferson Street

    3279 ft · 55 sec · East Jefferson Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Goshen Road
61 mi · 90%
East King Street
1.67 mi · 2%
East Jefferson Street
0.62 mi · 1%
SR 44
0.34 mi
North Forsythe Street
0.09 mi
East Lovers Lane
0 mi
Longest Stretch

South Goshen Road

Merge slight left

59.8 mi · 01h 04m

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
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
58.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesville
00h 39m from Goshen
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Goshen and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Jonesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Goshen and 33.9 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.01 one way or $18.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Goshen and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Jonesville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

81 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

91 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Connersville station

92 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

117 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goshen and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 58.89 mi (94.78 km).

Goshen

#1 Goshen

City in Indiana, United States

Population34,168
Coordinates38.6714500, -85.7096900
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
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#2 Franklin

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States

Population24,598
Coordinates39.4806100, -86.0549900
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Goshen (-85.70969, 38.67145)
End: Franklin (-86.05499, 39.48061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.06 L · about $9.01
Round trip
$18.03
4.78 gal · 18.12 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.01 $18.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.16 $20.33
Premium $4.65 $11.12 $22.25
Diesel $5.30 $12.68 $25.35

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Goshen and Franklin. The current time is 20:46:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.