How far is Mishawaka, IN from Goshen, IN?
The driving distance from Mishawaka, IN to Goshen, IN is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Elkhart County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mishawaka and Goshen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mishawaka and Goshen.
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Start on Lincoln Way East
3.1 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Way East
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Continue on Lincolnway West
1879 ft · 32 sec · Lincolnway West
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Continue on Lincoln Way West
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Way West
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Continue on Lincolnway East
2989 ft · 55 sec · Lincolnway East
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Turn right onto Ash Road;West County Line Road
532 ft · 16 sec · Ash Road;West County Line Road
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Turn left onto County Road 20
1 mi · 2 min · County Road 20
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Continue on West Mishawaka Road
5 mi · 9 min · West Mishawaka Road
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Continue on County Road 20
1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 20
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Continue on East Mishawaka Road
1045 ft · 23 sec · East Mishawaka Road
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Continue on County Road 20
729 ft · 17 sec · County Road 20
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Turn right onto South Main Street
4.2 mi · 7 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Elkhart Road
935 ft · 23 sec · Elkhart Road
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Continue on West Pike Street
1 km · 1 min · West Pike Street
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Turn right onto New Street
152 m · 14 sec · New Street
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Continue on West Clinton Street
636 ft · 20 sec · West Clinton Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North 3rd Street
2303 ft · 1 min · North 3rd Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
15 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mishawaka and Goshen.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Mishawaka Road
Continue on West Mishawaka Road
4.97 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mishawaka 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 Mishawaka to Goshen?
The road trip is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elkhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Mishawaka and 12.9 miles from Goshen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.05 one way or $6.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Mishawaka and Showers And Thunderstorms near Goshen.
Stop Ideas Near Elkhart
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elkhart.
Elkhart station
South Bend station
Niles station
Dowagiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mishawaka and Goshen. Straight-line distance: 17.63 mi (28.37 km).
#1 Mishawaka
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 50,312 |
| Coordinates | 41.6619900, -86.1586200 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Goshen
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 32,983 |
| Coordinates | 41.5822700, -85.8344400 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-85.834424, 41.582286)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.86 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $3.94 | $7.88 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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