How far is Goshen, IN from Lawrence, IN?

The driving distance from Goshen, IN to Lawrence, IN is about 149.1 miles (239.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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
149.07 mi
02h 44m
Flight
120.89 mi
194.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.89 mi
Kilometers
194.55 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.07 mi
Kilometers
239.9 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Thu, Apr 16, 7:09 AM EDT
Return by in Goshen
Thu, Apr 16, 9:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goshen
2026-04-16T04:25
Arrive Lawrence
Thu, Apr 16, 7:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 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
La Fontaine
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Goshen
65.1 mi
01h 22m
To Lawrence
83.9 mi
01h 22m

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
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Road 15

    23.3 mi · 36 min · State Road 15

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Winona Avenue

    1054 ft · 25 sec · East Winona Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Buffalo Street

    2507 ft · 45 sec · South Buffalo Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Fisher Avenue

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Fisher Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on State Road 15

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Road 15

  7. 7

    Continue on North Jefferson Street

    11.4 mi · 17 min · North Jefferson Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North 500 West

    6.4 mi · 9 min · North 500 West

  9. 9

    Continue on County Road 500 West

    2271 ft · 38 sec · County Road 500 West

  10. 10

    Continue on North Cass Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Cass Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Cass Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Canal Street

    954 ft · 22 sec · West Canal Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Wabash Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Wabash Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Southwood Drive

    14.4 mi · 20 min · Southwood Drive

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Marion Street

    2191 ft · 42 sec · East Marion Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North 800 West

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 800 West

  17. 17

    Continue on North Washington Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Washington Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South 800 West

    5.6 mi · 8 min · South 800 West

  19. 19

    Continue on State Road 13

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Road 13

  20. 20

    Continue on North 900 West

    6 mi · 9 min · North 900 West

  21. 21

    Continue on North Anderson Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · North Anderson Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout

    12.9 mi · 17 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Pendleton Pike

    1367 ft · 32 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on US 36 East, SR 67 North: Lawrence

    55 m · 7 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Pendleton Pike

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pendleton Pike

  32. 32

    Turn left onto McCoy Street

    127 m · 19 sec · McCoy Street

  33. 33

    Turn left

    18 m · 6 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right

    23 m · 6 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
35 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Anderson Street
29.2 mi · 20%
State Road 15
25.9 mi · 17%
Southwood Drive
14.4 mi · 10%
North Jefferson Street
11.4 mi · 8%
Fisher Avenue
8.16 mi · 5%
North 500 West
6.37 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Road 15

Continue on State Road 15

23.3 mi · 00h 36m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
120.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Fontaine
01h 22m from Goshen
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 149.1 miles (239.9 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

La Fontaine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Goshen and 83.9 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.84 one way or $39.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near La Fontaine

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

103 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Waterloo

103 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

108 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Elkhart station

114 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goshen and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 120.89 mi (194.55 km).

Goshen

#1 Goshen

City in Indiana, United States

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

#2 Lawrence

A city in Marion County, Indiana.

Population49,545
Coordinates39.8386500, -86.0252600
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-85.834424, 41.582286)
End: (-86.025248, 39.83865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.26 gal
19.91 L · about $19.84
Round trip
$39.67
10.52 gal · 39.82 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.5 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.84 $39.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.37 $44.74
Premium $4.65 $24.48 $48.96
Diesel $5.30 $27.90 $55.80

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 Lawrence. The current time is 04:25:07.

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.