How far is Richmond, IN from Goshen, IN?

The driving distance from Richmond, IN to Goshen, IN is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
159.85 mi
03h 15m
Flight
130.85 mi
210.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.85 mi
Kilometers
210.58 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.85 mi
Kilometers
257.26 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goshen
Thu, Apr 16, 9:35 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond
Thu, Apr 16, 12:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-16T06:19
Arrive Goshen
Thu, Apr 16, 9:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Decatur
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From Richmond
74.3 mi
01h 37m
To Goshen
85.6 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 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 Richmond and Goshen.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    9 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 9th Street

    1367 ft · 44 sec · North 9th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Chester Boulevard

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Chester Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Chester Blvd

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Chester Blvd

  5. 5

    Continue on Cross Street

    6 mi · 7 min · Cross Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    43.1 mi · 49 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Church Avenue

    28.4 mi · 33 min · South Church Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Lafayette Street

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Lafayette Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Lafayette Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lafayette Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Spy Run Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Spy Run Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on North Clinton Street

    2084 ft · 28 sec · North Clinton Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Lima Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Lima Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Coliseum Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Coliseum Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 930 West

    863 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Goshen Road

    1625 ft · 21 sec · Goshen Road

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2629 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    27.4 mi · 35 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Lincolnway South

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Lincolnway South

  19. 19

    Turn left

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Turn right

    12.1 mi · 20 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Madison Street

    3220 ft · 2 min · East Madison Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    15 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
43.1 mi · 27%
South Church Avenue
28.4 mi · 18%
Goshen Road
28.2 mi · 18%
Chester Boulevard
8.09 mi · 5%
Cross Street
6.02 mi · 4%
Lafayette Street
5.63 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Continue on South Main Street

43.1 mi · 00h 49m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
130.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Decatur
01h 37m from Richmond
Leave By
10:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Richmond 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 Richmond to Goshen?

The road trip is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Decatur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.3 miles from Richmond and 85.6 miles from Goshen.

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

The direct path is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.27 one way or $42.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Decatur

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

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

RAIL

Waterloo

67 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Bryan

79 mi away
Page and Lynn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Goshen. Straight-line distance: 130.85 mi (210.58 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

City in Indiana, United States

Population35,239
Coordinates39.8289400, -84.8902400
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Goshen

#2 Goshen

City in Indiana, United States

Population32,983
Coordinates41.5822700, -85.8344400
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: US 27 (-84.890345, 39.828941)
End: South Main Street (-85.834424, 41.582286)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.64 gal
21.35 L · about $21.27
Round trip
$42.54
11.28 gal · 42.7 L
Estimated CO2
50.1 kg one way
Round trip: 100.2 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.27 $42.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.99 $47.97
Premium $4.65 $26.25 $52.50
Diesel $5.30 $29.91 $59.83

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 Richmond and Goshen. The current time is 06:19:56.

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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.