How far is Goshen, IN from Griffith, IN?

The driving distance from Goshen, IN to Griffith, IN is about 238.1 miles (383.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.2 miles (349.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 17m 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
238.08 mi
04h 38m
Flight
217.18 mi
349.51 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.18 mi
Kilometers
349.51 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.08 mi
Kilometers
383.16 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Griffith
Sat, May 2, 10:39 AM CDT
Return by in Goshen
Sat, May 2, 4:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goshen
2026-05-02T07:00
Arrive Griffith
Sat, May 2, 11:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 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
7:42 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pike
IN

Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana

From Goshen
119.1 mi
02h 19m
To Griffith
119 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    110.4 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso

    1618 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso, VA Clinic

    138 m · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso

    33 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 81st Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 81st Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on West 81st Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West 81st Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Lincoln Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Joliet Street

    2763 ft · 53 sec · Joliet Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Lincoln Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Cline Avenue

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Cline Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on West Avenue D

    1335 ft · 42 sec · West Avenue D

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Broad Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Miller Street

    1100 ft · 48 sec · East Miller Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Miller Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Goshen Road
113 mi · 48%
US 52 West
111 mi · 47%
West Lincoln Highway
2.66 mi · 1%
Cline Avenue
2.3 mi · 1%
West 81st Avenue
1.9 mi · 1%
South Broad Street
0.92 mi
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 59m

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
217.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pike
02h 19m from Goshen
Leave By
7:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Goshen and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Griffith.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 238.1 miles (383.2 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?

Pike is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.1 miles from Goshen and 119 miles from Griffith.

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

The direct path is about 217.2 miles (349.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.68 one way or $63.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Goshen and Griffith, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Goshen and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Griffith.

Stop Ideas Near Pike

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

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

36 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

48 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

49 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goshen and Griffith. Straight-line distance: 217.18 mi (349.51 km).

Goshen

#1 Goshen

City in Indiana, United States

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

#2 Griffith

Town in Calumet and St.

Population16,032
Coordinates41.5283700, -87.4236500
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Goshen (-85.70969, 38.67145)
End: Griffith (-87.42365, 41.52837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 383 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.4 gal
31.8 L · about $31.68
Round trip
$63.35
16.8 gal · 63.6 L
Estimated CO2
74.7 kg one way
Round trip: 149.3 kg / 329 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.68 $63.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.73 $71.45
Premium $4.65 $39.09 $78.19
Diesel $5.30 $44.55 $89.11

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 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Goshen, IN and Griffith, IN. The current time in Goshen is 07:00:25, although it is 06:00:25 in Griffith.

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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.