How far is Lawrence, IN from Goshen, IN?

The driving distance from Lawrence, IN to Goshen, IN is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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
148.32 mi
02h 42m
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
148.32 mi
Kilometers
238.7 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goshen
Thu, Apr 16, 9:08 AM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Thu, Apr 16, 11:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-04-16T06:26
Arrive Goshen
Thu, Apr 16, 9:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawrence
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 Lawrence
64.9 mi
01h 21m
To Goshen
83.5 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto McCoy Street

    150 m · 17 sec · McCoy Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pendleton Pike

    3160 ft · 1 min · Pendleton Pike

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 465 North

    1668 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on IN-37

    3.4 mi · 4 min · IN-37

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto IN-37

    1 km · 56 sec · IN-37

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on IN-37

    9.7 mi · 13 min · IN-37

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    11.7 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    22.7 mi · 34 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Marion Street

    2191 ft · 45 sec · East Marion Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    14.4 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Wabash Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Wabash Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    957 ft · 22 sec · West Market Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Cass Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Cass Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North Cass Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Cass Street

  19. 19

    Continue on County Road 500 West

    2271 ft · 38 sec · County Road 500 West

  20. 20

    Continue on North 500 West

    6.4 mi · 9 min · North 500 West

  21. 21

    Continue on County Road 500 West

    11.4 mi · 17 min · County Road 500 West

  22. 22

    Continue on State Road 15

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Road 15

  23. 23

    Continue on Fisher Avenue

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Fisher Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on South Buffalo Street

    2507 ft · 48 sec · South Buffalo Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Winona Avenue

    1054 ft · 25 sec · East Winona Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Detroit Street

    23.3 mi · 36 min · South Detroit Street

  27. 27

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
IN-37
25.4 mi · 17%
South Detroit Street
23.3 mi · 16%
County Road 500 West
11.9 mi · 8%
Fisher Avenue
8.16 mi · 6%
North 500 West
6.37 mi · 4%
I 69 North
4.21 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Detroit Street

Turn left onto South Detroit Street

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
120.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Fontaine
01h 21m from Lawrence
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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 64.9 miles from Lawrence and 83.5 miles from Goshen.

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 27.4 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.72 one way or $39.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Lawrence and Goshen. Straight-line distance: 120.89 mi (194.55 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

A city in Marion County, Indiana.

Population49,545
Coordinates39.8386500, -86.0252600
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Goshen

#2 Goshen

City in Indiana, United States

Population32,983
Coordinates41.5822700, -85.8344400
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.025248, 39.83865)
End: South Main Street (-85.834424, 41.582286)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
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
5.23 gal
19.81 L · about $19.72
Round trip
$39.44
10.46 gal · 39.62 L
Estimated CO2
46.5 kg one way
Round trip: 93 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.72 $39.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.24 $44.49
Premium $4.65 $24.34 $48.68
Diesel $5.30 $27.74 $55.48

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 Lawrence and Goshen. The current time is 06:26:26.

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.