How far is Highland, IN from Goshen, IN?

The driving distance from Highland, IN to Goshen, IN is about 247.1 miles (397.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 219.4 miles (353.1 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
247.13 mi
04h 01m
Flight
219.38 mi
353.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.38 mi
Kilometers
353.06 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
247.13 mi
Kilometers
397.72 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
Tue, May 12, 11:32 PM EDT
Return by in Highland
Wed, May 13, 2:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highland
2026-05-12T18:30
Arrive Goshen
Tue, May 12, 10:32 PM 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 Highland
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
Pike
IN

Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana

From Highland
122.1 mi
02h 00m
To Goshen
125 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Parrish Avenue

    8 m · 4 sec · Parrish Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cline Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cline Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80, I 94, US 6: Chicago, Detroit

    1289 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Detroit

    1.6 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Borman Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis

    2002 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    129.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    17.1 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    81.2 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 56 East: Scottsburg

    1197 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West McClain Avenue

    4.3 mi · 7 min · West McClain Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Goshen Road

    1 mi · 4 min · South Goshen Road

  16. 16

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

    4 m · 1 sec · East Lovers Lane

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Lovers Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
146 mi · 59%
I 70 East
83.1 mi · 34%
Borman Expressway
5.08 mi · 2%
West McClain Avenue
4.25 mi · 2%
I 65 South
1.16 mi
Ridge Road
1.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

129 mi · 02h 20m

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
+27.7 mi
219.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pike
02h 00m from Highland
Leave By
8:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely leaving Highland and Sunny near Goshen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 247.1 miles (397.7 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?

Pike is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.1 miles from Highland and 125 miles from Goshen.

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

The direct path is about 219.4 miles (353.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 $32.88 one way or $65.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely around Highland and Sunny near Goshen.

Stop Ideas Near Pike

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

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

36 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

48 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

49 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highland and Goshen. Straight-line distance: 219.38 mi (353.06 km).

Highland

#1 Highland

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Population22,283
Coordinates41.5536500, -87.4519800
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Goshen

#2 Goshen

City in Indiana, United States

Population34,168
Coordinates38.6714500, -85.7096900
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Parrish Avenue (-87.451984, 41.55365)
End: East Lovers Lane (-85.70969, 38.67149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 398 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.72 gal
33.01 L · about $32.88
Round trip
$65.77
17.44 gal · 66.02 L
Estimated CO2
77.5 kg one way
Round trip: 155 kg / 342 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.88 $65.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.09 $74.17
Premium $4.65 $40.58 $81.17
Diesel $5.30 $46.25 $92.50

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 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Highland, IN and Goshen, IN. The current time in Highland is 18:30:48, although it is 19:30:48 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.