Origin
Clarksville, IN
Morning in Clarksville on Sunday
Local time
6:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clarksville, IN to Goshen, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
32.7 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clarksville, IN
Kelly
Goshen, IN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion across Indiana, the 32.7-mile drive from Clarksville to Goshen is a straightforward option that typically takes about 42 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single day, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated travel logistics. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly affordable route for travelers looking to move between these two Midwestern points. Because the drive is short and efficient, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your schedule around your own needs. It serves as a practical, no-nonsense connection that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary hassle.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 26.6 mi | 28m |
| West McClain Avenue | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| South Goshen Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| Eastern Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| US 31 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Brooks Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Lovers Lane | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 26.6 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville, IN and Goshen, IN.
1
Start on East Brooks Avenue
32 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Brooks Avenue
2
Turn right onto Eastern Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Eastern Boulevard
3
Turn left onto US 31
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
US 31
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
5
Merge onto I 65
27 mi
·
28 min
·
I 65
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 29
Toward SR 56: Salem, Scottsburg
7
Turn right onto SR 56
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
West McClain Avenue
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto South Goshen Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Goshen Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto East Lovers Lane
12 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Lovers Lane
10
Arrive at destination
East Lovers Lane
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 32.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Eastern Boulevard
Turn right onto Eastern Boulevard
Navigation decision point
7
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 31
Turn left onto US 31
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
27.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward SR 56: Salem, Scottsburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 29
Toward SR 56: Salem, Scottsburg
5
27.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
SR 56 / West McClain Avenue
Turn right onto SR 56 / West McClain Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
32.7 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
East Lovers Lane
At end of road, turn left onto East Lovers Lane
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.11 one way
$10.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.61 | $11.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.29 | $12.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Goshen, IN
Morning in Goshen on Sunday
Local time
6:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
42m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 82% of this route is comprised of high-speed travel. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-65, which accounts for a 26.6-mile stretch of the journey, providing a consistent and uninterrupted driving rhythm. Beyond the interstate, the character of the road shifts as you transition onto West McClain Avenue and South Goshen Road to reach your final destination. This combination of major highway infrastructure and local connectors creates a functional, efficient drive that minimizes stop-and-go traffic. You can anticipate a steady pace throughout the entire 42-minute duration, allowing for a predictable and reliable time behind the wheel.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.6 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and West McClain Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Eastern Boulevard.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 42m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Eastern Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 31): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
634 ft
455 ft
Total Climb
261 ft
Total Descent
170 ft
Highest Point
634 ft
~21.8 mi in
Elevation Range
179 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Clarksville, IN to Goshen, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Scottsburg along the way.
Scottsburg
27.3 mi in
|
~30m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 32.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.6 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Eastern Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 31): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Goshen, IN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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