How far is Griffith, IN from Goshen, IN?

The driving distance from Griffith, IN to Goshen, IN is about 241.2 miles (388.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.2 miles (349.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
241.2 mi
04h 01m
Flight
217.18 mi
349.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.18 mi
Kilometers
349.51 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.2 mi
Kilometers
388.18 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goshen
Sat, May 2, 9:47 AM EDT
Return by in Griffith
Sat, May 2, 12:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Griffith
2026-05-02T04:46
Arrive Goshen
Sat, May 2, 8:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Griffith
9:00 PM CDT
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 Griffith
119.2 mi
02h 00m
To Goshen
122 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Miller Street

    1100 ft · 54 sec · East Miller Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Broad Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Avenue D

    1335 ft · 37 sec · West Avenue D

  4. 4

    Continue on South Cline Avenue

    2.3 mi · 6 min · South Cline Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Joliet Street

    2757 ft · 49 sec · Joliet Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Lincoln Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on West 81st Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West 81st Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on East 81st Avenue

    1719 ft · 35 sec · East 81st Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65: Indianapolis, Chicago

    122 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis

    2578 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    122.9 mi · 2 hr 12 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    17.1 mi · 22 min

  14. 14

    Continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    81.2 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 56 East: Scottsburg

    1197 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto West McClain Avenue

    4.3 mi · 7 min · West McClain Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Goshen Road

    1 mi · 4 min · South Goshen Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lovers Lane

    4 m · 1 sec · East Lovers Lane

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Lovers Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
140 mi · 58%
I 70 East
83.1 mi · 34%
West McClain Avenue
4.25 mi · 2%
West Lincoln Highway
2.68 mi · 1%
South Cline Avenue
2.3 mi · 1%
West 81st Avenue
1.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

123 mi · 02h 12m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
217.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ulen
02h 00m from Griffith
Leave By
8:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Griffith and Mostly Sunny near Goshen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 241.2 miles (388.2 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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 119.2 miles from Griffith and 122 miles from Goshen.

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

The direct path is about 217.2 miles (349.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.09 one way or $64.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Griffith and Mostly Sunny near Goshen.

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 Griffith and Goshen. Straight-line distance: 217.18 mi (349.51 km).

Griffith

#1 Griffith

Town in Calumet and St.

Population16,032
Coordinates41.5283700, -87.4236500
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Goshen

#2 Goshen

City in Indiana, United States

Population34,168
Coordinates38.6714500, -85.7096900
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: East Miller Street (-87.423653, 41.528217)
End: East Lovers Lane (-85.70969, 38.67149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 388 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.51 gal
32.22 L · about $32.09
Round trip
$64.18
17.02 gal · 64.44 L
Estimated CO2
75.6 kg one way
Round trip: 151.3 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.09 $64.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.19 $72.39
Premium $4.65 $39.61 $79.21
Diesel $5.30 $45.14 $90.27

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 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Griffith, IN and Goshen, IN. The current time in Griffith is 04:46:03, although it is 05:46:03 in Goshen.

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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.