If you are planning a trip from Columbus to Goshen, you are looking at a straightforward 87.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 51 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. With a fuel budget estimated at $13, it is an affordable way to travel between these two points in the Midwest. You will spend the vast majority of your time on major thoroughfares, making this a highly efficient transit option. Since the entire drive stays within Ohio, the transition between regions is seamless and predictable. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick getaway, the simplicity of this path allows for a stress-free experience.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.9 miles from Columbus, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
61.7 mi
1h 7m
US 22
10 mi
14m
SR 132
6.7 mi
11m
SR 380
3.5 mi
6m
SR 123
3 mi
5m
SR 28
1.2 mi
2m
SR 73
0.4 mi
<1m
West Town Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 61.7 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, OH and Goshen, OH.
1
Start on this road
77 ft·5 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto East State Street
0.1 mi·26 sec·East State Street
3
Turn left onto South High Street
494 ft·20 sec·South High Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto West Town Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·West Town Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive
0.2 mi·27 sec·Civic Center Drive
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on South 2nd Street
0.1 mi·29 sec·South 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·14 sec
8
Merge onto I 71
62 mi·1 hr 7 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·48 sec
Exit 45Toward SR 73: Waynesville
10
Turn left onto SR 73
0.4 mi·43 sec·SR 73
11
Turn right onto SR 380
3.5 mi·6 min·SR 380
12
Turn right onto US 22; SR 3
10.0 mi·14 min·US 22; SR 3
13
Turn left onto SR 123
3.0 mi·5 min·SR 123
14
Turn right onto SR 132
6.7 mi·11 min·SR 132
15
Continue on SR 28; SR 132
1.1 mi·1 min·SR 28; SR 132
16
Continue on SR 28; SR 132
172 ft·6 sec·SR 28; SR 132
17
Turn right onto Goshen Road
516 ft·16 sec·Goshen Road
18
Turn right onto Mulberry Street
110 ft·4 sec·Mulberry Street
19
Arrive at destination
Mulberry Street
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 87.7-mile drive without planning for any scheduled stops, though keeping your fuel tank in mind is always a smart move given the $13 estimated cost. Since the route is dominated by highway driving, try to avoid peak commuting hours if you prefer a lighter traffic load on I-71. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by keeping a consistent pace throughout the 1 hour and 51 minutes of travel time. A helpful tip for this specific route is to stay alert for the transition from the high-speed interstate environment onto the local state routes as you approach Goshen.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.9 miles from Columbus, OH, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 19 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.9 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Goshen, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Columbus, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Columbus, OH
This is one driving day of about 87.7 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Columbus, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 61.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 62.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|South High Street
Turn left onto South High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|West Town Street
Turn right onto West Town Street
Navigation decision point
7
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|Civic Center Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
0.8 mi into trip|~2m in|I 71
Merge onto I 71
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
62.5 mi into trip|~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward SR 73: Waynesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 45
Toward SR 73: Waynesville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.61 one way
$27.22 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$15.11
$30.21
premium
$4.91
$16.95
$33.90
diesel
$5.61
$19.36
$38.73
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
3 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Goodale Garage - Tesla Supercharger
Columbus, OH
Tesla
10 DCFC
E Long St Parking Lot
Columbus, OH
EV Connect
2 DCFC
W Poplar Ave Parking
Columbus, OH
Non-Networked
1 DCFC
EV Connect: 1
Tesla: 1
Non-Networked: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.3
0
$9.21
$4.21
Efficient EV
21.9
0
$7.67
$3.51
EV Truck/SUV
35.1
0
$12.28
$5.61
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 21, 2026
Origin
Columbus, OH
Morning
in Columbus on Tuesday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Patchy Frost
SE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 21 at 2:52AM EDT until April 23 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 21 at 2:52AM EDT until April 24 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Goshen, OH
Morning
in Goshen on Tuesday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Wilmington, OH
44 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
35 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 51m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 54.5
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...
23 mi from route
~57 min detour
Free
near mile 60.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 99% of your travel occurs on major roads including I-71, US-22, and SR-132. The bulk of your time behind the wheel involves a 61.7-mile stretch on I-71, which serves as the backbone of your trip. While the interstate portion offers a steady, fast-paced rhythm, the character of the drive shifts slightly as you transition onto US-22 and SR-132 to reach your final destination. You won’t encounter technical winding roads or significant elevation changes here, as the route is designed for direct, efficient transit. It is a classic Midwestern drive that favors speed and reliability over winding scenic detours.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.7 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and US 22. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South High Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 51m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (West Town Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Civic Center Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Columbus is the capital of the American state of Ohio and is located centrally within the state as the core of the Greater Columbus area. Sited in an area where the Rust Belt, Bible Belt, Appalachia, and the Farm Belt meet, Columbus is a fusion of many different parts of America. It is the home of the Ohio State University. The combination of Ohio Government and the Ohio State University has fueled amazing growth both financially and physically in Columbus. It has created a business and research environment that has provided substantial employment opportunities to the diverse ethnic and local graduates of the Ohio State University, and other academic institutions in Columbus. The Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC), is projected to be one of the top 50 supercomputers in the world and among the top 10 supercomputing academic centers.
Top landmarks
•Ohio Stadium — stadium in Columbus, Ohio, USA
•Columbus Museum of Art — Museum in Columbus, Ohio, United States
•Wexner Center for the Arts — center at Ohio State University
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.
The longest stretch is about 61.7 miles on I 71. 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: at 0.1 miles (South High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (West Town Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Civic Center Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Goshen, OH before heading back.
