Goshen, IN Road Trips
With 4 routes heading out and 5 heading in, Goshen, IN works well as a launching point in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 230-mile quick runs to 262-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Goshen, IN head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
306.1 mi
Evansville, IN
Quickest Drive
4h 23m
Merrillville, IN
Plan Around Goshen, IN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Goshen, IN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Goshen, IN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Goshen, IN
Driving from Goshen, IN
Expect an average of 246 miles and about 4h 48m behind the wheel when leaving Goshen, IN. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 262 miles (5h 2m), while the shortest is just 230 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Goshen, IN most often head toward Michigan City, IN (262.1 mi, 5h 2m), Chesterton, IN (249.3 mi, 4h 48m), Elkhart, IN (242.6 mi, 4h 58m), and Merrillville, IN (230.4 mi, 4h 23m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 246-mile drive from Goshen, IN, expect to burn about 9.7 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Goshen, IN and 5 routes heading into Goshen, IN, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 230 to 262 miles.
The longest mapped route from Goshen, IN covers 262 miles and takes approximately 5h 2m. Shorter options start at just 230 miles.
The average route from Goshen, IN runs about 246 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 48m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Goshen, IN include Michigan City, IN, Chesterton, IN, Elkhart, IN and Merrillville, IN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Goshen, IN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
34,374
Median Income
$55,436
Median Home Value
$175,200
Median Age
36.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Goshen, IN at a Glance
Elevation
801 ft
Area
17 mi²
Sister Cities
Notable People from Goshen, IN
A sampling of people born in Goshen, IN.
James Carew
1876–1938
American stage and film actor (1876-1938)
Philip Proctor
1940
American actor (born 1940)
Kate Bolduan
1983
American broadcast journalist
Kenneth Hawks
1898–1930
American film director
Jordon Hodges
1987
American actor
James C. Strouse
1977
American film director
Ida Shepard Oldroyd
1856–1940
American conchologist, curator, and paleontologist (1856-1940)
Alice Ullman
1871–1959
American artist and writer
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Goshen, IN.
Goshen Historic District
listed on the NRHP in Elkhart County, Indiana
Goshen Carnegie Public Library
public library in Goshen Indiana
City data from Wikidata (Q1778812), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Goshen, IN
Goshen is a city of 34,000 people (2019) in northern Indiana. The city is known as a major recreational vehicle and accessories manufacturing center, the home of Goshen College, a small Mennonite liberal arts college, and the Elkhart County 4-H Fair, one of the largest county fairs in the United States.
Goshen is the county seat of Elkhart County. It is the smaller of the two principal cities of the Elkhart-Goshen Metropolitan Statistical Area, which in turn is part of the South Bend-Elkhart-Mishawaka Combined Statistical Area. It is in the northern part of Indiana near the Michigan border, in a region known as Michiana.
Goshen is home to a fairly active downtown. Storefronts exist which sell food, cloths, and other unique niche items. Every First Friday of the month is home to Goshen First Fridays, a time where stores offer discounts, the city provides entertainment, and a large portion of Goshen and Elkhart County comes out to enjoy the festivities.
Best Western Inn, 900 Lincolnway East (US 33), ☏ +1 574 533-0408. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. Comfort Inn, 2309 Lincolnway East (US 33) (Turn west at the traffic light for Walmart, away from Walmart, will be on the south side of the street.), ☏ +1 574 533-0200. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Hampton Inn Goshen, 1968 Lincolnway East (US 33) (Use the driveway south of the Courtyard.), ☏ +1 574 533-8200. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Holiday Inn Express, 1415 Lincolnway East (US 33), ☏ +1 574 535-9200. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Super 8 Goshen, 2628 Lincolnway East (US 33) (On the East side of US 33 down a long driveway.), ☏ +1 574 642-9944. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM.
Goshen is 10 miles southeast of Elkhart, 25 miles southeast of South Bend, 120 miles east of Chicago, and 150 miles north of Indianapolis. South Bend Airport The South Bend Airport (SBN) is about 35 miles northwest of the city center, in the very northern part of the State of Indiana and close to the border of Michigan. The airport has easy access to Interstate 80/90 and US 20/31. Serving as a multi-modal transportation complex for the region, SBN is the only non-hub airport in the United States featuring air, interstate rail, and interstate bus services at one multi-modal terminal location. SBN's three air carriers (Allegiant, Continental, Delta. United/Continental) provide non-stop flights from 9 cities: Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Las Vegas, Phoenix-Mesa, Minneapolis, Orlando/Sanford, and Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg. SBN's multi-modal terminal serves over one million air, rail and bus passengers each year. Goshen Municipal Airport on County Road 42 south of the city. Elkhart Municipal Airport 2246 Airport Dr., Elkhart, IN., +1 574-264-5217. Interstates 80 and 90 (also known as the Indiana Toll Road) makes Goshen easily accessible by car from the west and east. It connects to Chicago, in the west and Toledo, to the east. Exits for Goshen on the Indiana Toll Road would be County Road 17 (Elkhart East), State Road 15 (Bristol), or State Road 13 (Middlebury). U.S. 33 is an important highway, providing access primarily from places to the northwest and southeast. It connects to Fort Wayne, in the southeast and Elkhart, to the northwest.
Driving in and around Goshen by car is simple, with most streets being two way traffic. In the afternoon traffic becomes heavy on the main thoroughfares, such as US 33 and State Road 15, east-west traffic can be very heavy when trains are present. Interurban Trolley, a local inter-city, connects Goshen to the nearby cities of Elkhart and Mishawaka. The Interurban Trolley connects to South Bend-Mishiwaka region's TRANSPO bus system, which, in turn, connects the riders to the South Shore Line and South Bend Regional Airport.
Travel tips adapted from Goshen on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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