How far is Portage, IN from Goshen, IN?

The driving distance from Portage, IN to Goshen, IN is about 78 miles (125.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.02 mi
01h 42m
Flight
69.35 mi
111.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.35 mi
Kilometers
111.6 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.02 mi
Kilometers
125.56 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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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 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goshen
Mon, Jun 1, 4:03 AM EDT
Return by in Portage
Mon, Jun 1, 4:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portage
2026-06-01T01:20
Arrive Goshen
Mon, Jun 1, 3:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portage
9:30 PM CDT
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
New Carlisle
IN

Human settlement in St.

From Portage
39 mi
00h 51m
To Goshen
39.1 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N
Destination
77°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    1861 ft · 53 sec · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Willowcreek Road

    1 km · 1 min · Willowcreek Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Crisman Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Crisman Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    2268 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, US 35 South: La Porte, South Bend

    2175 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, US 31 South: Mishawaka, Plymouth

    2273 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

    21.9 mi · 25 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33: Goshen, Elkhart

    2208 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    655 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto South Main Street

    5.4 mi · 9 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Elkhart Road

    935 ft · 23 sec · Elkhart Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Pike Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Pike Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto New Street

    152 m · 14 sec · New Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Clinton Street

    636 ft · 20 sec · West Clinton Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North 3rd Street

    2303 ft · 1 min · North 3rd Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    15 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage 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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 20 East
25 mi · 32%
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
21.9 mi · 28%
I 94 East
20.7 mi · 27%
South Main Street
5.41 mi · 7%
Crisman Road
1.25 mi · 2%
Lincoln Highway
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

21.9 mi · 00h 25m

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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
69.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Carlisle
00h 51m from Portage
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Portage 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 Portage to Goshen?

The road trip is about 78 miles (125.6 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

New Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Portage and 39.1 miles from Goshen.

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

The direct path is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.37 one way or $20.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Portage 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 around Portage and Mostly Sunny near Goshen.

Stop Ideas Near New Carlisle

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

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

RAIL

South Bend station

18 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

21 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo

22 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street
RAIL

Niles station

26 mi away
598 Dey St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Goshen. Straight-line distance: 69.35 mi (111.6 km).

Portage

#1 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

Population90,543
Coordinates41.5758700, -87.1761500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Goshen

#2 Goshen

City in Indiana, United States

Population32,983
Coordinates41.5822700, -85.8344400
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Portage (-87.17615, 41.57587)
End: Goshen (-85.83444, 41.58227)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.75 gal
10.42 L · about $10.37
Round trip
$20.74
5.5 gal · 20.84 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.9 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.37 $20.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.70 $23.39
Premium $4.65 $12.80 $25.60
Diesel $5.30 $14.59 $29.17

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 · Jun 01, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Portage, IN and Goshen, IN. The current time in Portage is 01:20:42, although it is 02:20:42 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.