How far is Lake Station, IN from Goshen, IN?

The driving distance from Lake Station, IN to Goshen, IN is about 243.3 miles (391.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.2 miles (348 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m 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
243.27 mi
03h 56m
Flight
216.27 mi
348.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.27 mi
Kilometers
348.05 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.27 mi
Kilometers
391.51 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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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 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goshen
Wed, May 13, 12:09 AM EDT
Return by in Lake Station
Wed, May 13, 3:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Station
2026-05-12T19:13
Arrive Goshen
Tue, May 12, 11:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 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
9:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Station
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 Lake Station
119.7 mi
01h 58m
To Goshen
123.5 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 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 Lake Station and Goshen.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Station and Goshen.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 80 West, I 94 West

    3057 ft · 59 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago

    618 ft · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis

    2686 ft · 60 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    130 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    17.1 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    81.2 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 56 East: Scottsburg

    1197 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West McClain Avenue

    4.3 mi · 7 min · West McClain Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Goshen Road

    1 mi · 4 min · South Goshen Road

  12. 12

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

    4 m · 1 sec · East Lovers Lane

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Lovers Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Station 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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
147 mi · 60%
I 70 East
83.1 mi · 34%
West McClain Avenue
4.25 mi · 2%
Central Avenue
2.6 mi · 1%
South Goshen Road
1.01 mi
I 65 South
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

130 mi · 02h 21m

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
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
216.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pike
01h 58m from Lake Station
Leave By
9:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Station and Sunny near Goshen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Station to Goshen?

The road trip is about 243.3 miles (391.5 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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 119.7 miles from Lake Station and 123.5 miles from Goshen.

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

The direct path is about 216.2 miles (348 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 9:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.39 one way or $64.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Station 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 Lake Station and Goshen. Straight-line distance: 216.27 mi (348.05 km).

Lake Station

#1 Lake Station

City in Indiana, United States

Population11,850
Coordinates41.5750400, -87.2389200
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Goshen

#2 Goshen

City in Indiana, United States

Population34,168
Coordinates38.6714500, -85.7096900
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Avenue (-87.238924, 41.574693)
End: East Lovers Lane (-85.70969, 38.67149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 392 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.59 gal
32.5 L · about $32.39
Round trip
$64.79
17.18 gal · 65 L
Estimated CO2
76.3 kg one way
Round trip: 152.7 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.39 $64.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.53 $73.07
Premium $4.65 $39.98 $79.96
Diesel $5.30 $45.56 $91.12

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 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lake Station, IN and Goshen, IN. The current time in Lake Station is 19:13:44, although it is 20:13:44 in Goshen.

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.