How far is Goshen, IN from Decatur, IN?
The driving distance from Goshen, IN to Decatur, IN is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goshen and Decatur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goshen and Decatur.
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Start on South Main Street
15 m · 8 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Madison Street
3220 ft · 2 min · East Madison Street
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Turn right onto Lincolnway East
12.1 mi · 20 min · Lincolnway East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
5.8 mi · 8 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn right onto Lincolnway South
17.3 mi · 24 min · Lincolnway South
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Continue on Main Street
13.9 mi · 16 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2056 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto West Coliseum Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Coliseum Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Lima Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Lima Road
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Continue on North Clinton Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · North Clinton Street
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Continue on N Clinton Street
3 mi · 4 min · N Clinton Street
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Merge slight left onto Lafayette Street
18.9 mi · 23 min · Lafayette Street
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Turn left onto West Monroe Street
2422 ft · 41 sec · West Monroe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Monroe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Goshen and Decatur.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Lafayette Street
Merge slight left onto Lafayette Street
18.9 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Goshen and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Decatur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Goshen to Decatur?
The road trip is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Churubusco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Goshen and 52.1 miles from Decatur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.47 one way or $24.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Goshen and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Decatur.
Stop Ideas Near Churubusco
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Churubusco.
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Elkhart station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goshen and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 70.08 mi (112.79 km).
#1 Goshen
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 32,983 |
| Coordinates | 41.5822700, -85.8344400 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Decatur
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 34,821 |
| Coordinates | 40.8306000, -84.9291300 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Monroe Street (-84.929141, 40.83064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.86 | $12.47 | $24.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $14.39 | $28.78 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $16.11 | $32.22 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $21.39 | $42.77 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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