Origin
Goshen, IN
Late night in Goshen on Sunday
Local time
12:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goshen, IN to Clarksville, 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
32.9 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 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
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.
Goshen, IN
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Clarksville, IN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel between Goshen and Clarksville, Indiana, expect a quick, straightforward journey spanning 32.9 miles. This drive typically takes about 42 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily utilize I-65, SR 56, and South Goshen Road to navigate through the Midwest. With a fuel cost estimate of just $5, this is a very budget-friendly transit. It is a practical, efficient route for those looking to move between these two points without unnecessary detours or complex planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 26.8 mi | 29m |
| SR 56 | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| South Goshen Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| US 31 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Eastern Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Brooks Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Lovers Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 26.8 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goshen, IN and Clarksville, IN.
1
Start on East Lovers Lane
12 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Lovers Lane
2
Turn right onto South Goshen Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Goshen Road
3
Turn left onto SR 56
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 56
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
5
Merge onto I 65
27 mi
·
29 min
·
I 65
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Eastern Boulevard
7
Turn straight onto US 31
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 31
8
Turn right onto Eastern Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Eastern Boulevard
9
Turn left onto East Brooks Avenue
32 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Brooks Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Arrive at destination
East Brooks Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 32.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Goshen Road
Turn right onto South Goshen Road
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
SR 56
Turn left onto SR 56
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
32.3 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward Eastern Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Eastern Boulevard
5
32.7 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Eastern Boulevard
Turn right onto Eastern Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
32.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
East Brooks Avenue
Turn left onto East Brooks Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.14 one way
$10.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.65 | $11.29 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.45 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Clarksville, IN
Late night in Clarksville on Sunday
Local time
12:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°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 warmer 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?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 95% of your travel occurring on major roads. You will settle into a consistent rhythm during the longest stretch of the journey, which covers 26.8 miles on I-65. Because the route relies so heavily on high-speed infrastructure, you can expect a steady, predictable experience behind the wheel. The transition between the interstate and local roads like SR 56 provides the only real change in pace during your 42-minute drive. It is a utilitarian path designed for speed and directness rather than scenic wandering.
95% 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: 26.8 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and SR 56. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Goshen Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
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 6 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 (South Goshen Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (SR 56): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
629 ft
455 ft
Total Climb
108 ft
Total Descent
278 ft
Highest Point
629 ft
~11 mi in
Elevation Range
174 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 32.9 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 (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.8 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 (South Goshen Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (SR 56): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clarksville, 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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