How far is Lowell, IN from Goshen, IN?

The driving distance from Lowell, IN to Goshen, IN is about 50.3 miles (81 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.33 mi
00h 55m
Flight
42.15 mi
67.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.15 mi
Kilometers
67.84 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.33 mi
Kilometers
81 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goshen
Sat, May 30, 3:08 AM EDT
Return by in Lowell
Sat, May 30, 4:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-05-30T02:12
Arrive Goshen
Sat, May 30, 3:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lowell
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
Seymour
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From Lowell
25.6 mi
00h 27m
To Goshen
24.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Shady Lane

    1249 ft · 58 sec · Shady Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    887 ft · 22 sec · 11th Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lindsey Street

    65 m · 4 sec · Lindsey Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Lindsey Street

    2779 ft · 1 min · Lindsey Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    2465 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Jonathan Moore Pike

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Jonathan Moore Pike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 South: Louisville

    1624 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    38.7 mi · 42 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 56 East: Scottsburg

    1197 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto West McClain Avenue

    4.3 mi · 7 min · West McClain Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Goshen Road

    1 mi · 4 min · South Goshen Road

  14. 14

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

    4 m · 1 sec · East Lovers Lane

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Lovers Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lowell 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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
39.1 mi · 78%
West McClain Avenue
4.25 mi · 8%
Washington Street
1.58 mi · 3%
Jonathan Moore Pike
1.53 mi · 3%
South Goshen Road
1.01 mi · 2%
Lindsey Street
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

38.7 mi · 00h 42m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
42.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seymour
00h 27m from Lowell
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lowell 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 Lowell to Goshen?

The road trip is about 50.3 miles (81 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Lowell and 24.7 miles from Goshen.

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

The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.71 one way or $13.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lowell and Mostly Sunny near Goshen.

Stop Ideas Near Seymour

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

79 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

92 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

100 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

118 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Goshen. Straight-line distance: 42.15 mi (67.84 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Population10,137
Coordinates39.2531069, -85.9463839
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Goshen

#2 Goshen

City in Indiana, United States

Population34,168
Coordinates38.6714500, -85.7096900
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Shady Lane (-85.946392, 39.252956)
End: East Lovers Lane (-85.70969, 38.67149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.72 L · about $6.71
Round trip
$13.42
3.56 gal · 13.44 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.71 $13.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.57 $15.14
Premium $4.65 $8.28 $16.57
Diesel $5.30 $9.44 $18.88

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Lowell and Goshen. The current time is 02:12:29.

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.