How far is Goshen, IN from Lafayette, IN?

The driving distance from Goshen, IN to Lafayette, IN is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
119.09 mi
02h 20m
Flight
97.11 mi
156.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.11 mi
Kilometers
156.29 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.09 mi
Kilometers
191.65 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lafayette
Thu, Apr 16, 5:12 AM EDT
Return by in Goshen
Thu, Apr 16, 7:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goshen
2026-04-16T02:51
Arrive Lafayette
Thu, Apr 16, 5:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 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
Rochester
IN

City in Fulton County, Indiana, United States

From Goshen
59.4 mi
01h 10m
To Lafayette
59.7 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    2565 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Plymouth Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West Plymouth Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on State Road 119

    7.9 mi · 11 min · State Road 119

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Nappanee Street

    70 m · 4 sec · Nappanee Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Nappanee Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Nappanee Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Road 46

    1.2 mi · 3 min · County Road 46

  7. 7

    Turn left onto County Road 146

    2.3 mi · 4 min · County Road 146

  8. 8

    Continue on Plymouth Goshen Trail

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Plymouth Goshen Trail

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1881 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    156 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    16.3 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 25: Rochester, Logansport, Winamac

    2063 ft · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    21.6 mi · 32 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto High Street

    1345 ft · 27 sec · High Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Eel River Avenue

    767 ft · 17 sec · Eel River Avenue

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eel River Avenue

    680 ft · 14 sec · Eel River Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    1848 ft · 44 sec · East Market Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Cicott Street

    2449 ft · 49 sec · South Cicott Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Old State Road 25

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Old State Road 25

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    31.4 mi · 39 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hoosier Heartland Highway

    72 m · 7 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    1943 ft · 41 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Schuyler Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Schuyler Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North 18th Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North 18th Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Street

    151 m · 14 sec · South Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Grant Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Douglas Street

    50 m · 13 sec · Douglas Street

  31. 31

    Turn left

    56 m · 13 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
39.3 mi · 33%
Hoosier Heartland Highway
31.9 mi · 27%
State Road 119
7.89 mi · 7%
Old State Road 25
2.71 mi · 2%
Plymouth Goshen Trail
2.39 mi · 2%
West Plymouth Avenue
2.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Hoosier Heartland Highway

At the end of the road, turn left onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

31.4 mi · 00h 39m

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
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
97.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rochester
01h 10m from Goshen
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Goshen and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lafayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Rochester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.4 miles from Goshen and 59.7 miles from Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.84 one way or $31.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Goshen and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lafayette.

Stop Ideas Near Rochester

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

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

RAIL

South Bend station

69 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Elkhart station

71 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Rensselaer

80 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Niles station

86 mi away
598 Dey St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goshen and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 97.11 mi (156.29 km).

Goshen

#1 Goshen

City in Indiana, United States

Population32,983
Coordinates41.5822700, -85.8344400
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Lafayette

#2 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population71,484
Coordinates40.4167000, -86.8752900
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-85.834424, 41.582286)
End: (-86.875433, 40.416605)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.2 gal
15.91 L · about $15.84
Round trip
$31.68
8.4 gal · 31.82 L
Estimated CO2
37.3 kg one way
Round trip: 74.7 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.84 $31.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.86 $35.73
Premium $4.65 $19.55 $39.09
Diesel $5.30 $22.28 $44.55

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Goshen and Lafayette. The current time is 02:51:45.

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.