How far is Goshen, IN from Schererville, IN?

The driving distance from Goshen, IN to Schererville, IN is about 236 miles (379.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.8 miles (345.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 05m 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
236.02 mi
04h 32m
Flight
214.79 mi
345.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.79 mi
Kilometers
345.67 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.02 mi
Kilometers
379.84 km
Drive Time
04h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Schererville
Tue, May 26, 3:41 AM CDT
Return by in Goshen
Tue, May 26, 9:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goshen
2026-05-26T00:08
Arrive Schererville
Tue, May 26, 4:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 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
7:54 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
Ulen
IN

Human settlement in Boone County, Indiana, United States of America

From Goshen
118.1 mi
02h 16m
To Schererville
117.9 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Austin Avenue

    2082 ft · 1 min · Austin Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West 77th Avenue

    2250 ft · 1 min · West 77th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Anna Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Anna Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Anna Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Goshen Road
113 mi · 48%
US 52 West
111 mi · 47%
West Lincoln Highway
3.45 mi · 1%
West 81st Avenue
1.9 mi · 1%
East 81st Avenue
0.71 mi
Joliet Street
0.52 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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
214.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ulen
02h 16m from Goshen
Leave By
7:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Goshen and Sunny near Schererville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 236 miles (379.8 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?

Ulen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.1 miles from Goshen and 117.9 miles from Schererville.

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

The direct path is about 214.8 miles (345.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 7:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.41 one way or $62.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Goshen and Sunny near Schererville.

Stop Ideas Near Ulen

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

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

RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

38 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

42 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

54 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goshen and Schererville. Straight-line distance: 214.79 mi (345.67 km).

Goshen

#1 Goshen

City in Indiana, United States

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

#2 Schererville

Town in northwest Indiana, USA

Population28,593
Coordinates41.4789200, -87.4547600
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Goshen (-85.70969, 38.67145)
End: Schererville (-87.45476, 41.47892)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 380 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.33 gal
31.53 L · about $31.41
Round trip
$62.82
16.66 gal · 63.06 L
Estimated CO2
74 kg one way
Round trip: 148.1 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.41 $62.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.43 $70.85
Premium $4.65 $38.77 $77.54
Diesel $5.30 $44.18 $88.36

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 26, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Goshen, IN and Schererville, IN. The current time in Goshen is 00:08:43, although it is 23:08:43 in Schererville.

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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.