How far is Goshen, IN from Lowell, IN?

The driving distance from Goshen, IN to Lowell, IN is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
50.68 mi
01h 05m
Flight
42.15 mi
67.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.15 mi
Kilometers
67.84 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.68 mi
Kilometers
81.56 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Sat, May 30, 4:34 AM EDT
Return by in Goshen
Sat, May 30, 5:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goshen
2026-05-30T03:28
Arrive Lowell
Sat, May 30, 4:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
Seymour
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From Goshen
25.4 mi
00h 32m
To Lowell
25.4 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38.5 mi · 41 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 46: Nashville, Bloomington, Columbus

    1163 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 46: Nashville, Bloomington, Columbus

    147 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jonathan Moore Pike

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Jonathan Moore Pike

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Brown Street

    3085 ft · 1 min · Brown Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    105 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto 11th Street

    713 ft · 25 sec · 11th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North National Road

    2 mi · 3 min · North National Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Shady Lane

    1323 ft · 58 sec · Shady Lane

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shady Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Goshen Road
39.7 mi · 78%
North National Road
1.98 mi · 4%
Jonathan Moore Pike
1.92 mi · 4%
Washington Street
1.58 mi · 3%
Brown Street
0.58 mi · 1%
SR 46
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Goshen Road

Merge slight left

38.5 mi · 00h 41m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
42.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seymour
00h 32m from Goshen
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Goshen and Partly Sunny near Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Goshen and 25.4 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.75 one way or $13.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Seymour

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

79 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

92 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

100 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

118 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goshen and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 42.15 mi (67.84 km).

Goshen

#1 Goshen

City in Indiana, United States

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

#2 Lowell

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Population10,137
Coordinates39.2531069, -85.9463839
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Goshen (-85.70969, 38.67145)
End: Lowell (-85.946384, 39.253107)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.77 L · about $6.75
Round trip
$13.50
3.58 gal · 13.54 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.75 $13.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.61 $15.23
Premium $4.65 $8.33 $16.66
Diesel $5.30 $9.49 $18.99

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Goshen and Lowell. The current time is 03:28:05.

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.