Connecting Goshen to Martinsville requires a straightforward 83.6-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 55 minutes to complete. Because this route is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $13 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for traveling through the Indiana Midwest. Navigating the route involves utilizing I-65, Jonathan Moore Pike, and South Van Buren Street. Since both your start and end points are located within Indiana, you will experience a consistent regional atmosphere throughout the entire drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.8 miles from Goshen, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 65
38.5 mi
41m
Jonathan Moore Pike
16 mi
23m
South Van Buren Street
12.6 mi
19m
Morgantown Road
8.8 mi
13m
SR 56
4.1 mi
7m
East Morgan Street
1.2 mi
3m
South Goshen Road
1 mi
3m
Hospital Drive
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 38.5 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goshen, IN and Martinsville, 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
4.1 mi·7 min·SR 56
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
5
Merge onto I 65
38 mi·41 min·I 65
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 68Toward SR 46: Nashville, Bloomington, Columbus
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·16 sec
8
Merge onto SR 46
16 mi·23 min·Jonathan Moore Pike
9
Continue on SR 135
13 mi·19 min·South Van Buren Street
10
Turn slight left onto SR 135
0.3 mi·29 sec·SR 135
11
Turn left onto SR 252
0.2 mi·16 sec·West Washington Street
12
Continue on SR 252
8.7 mi·12 min·Morgantown Road
13
Enter roundabout onto SR 252
92 ft·1 sec·Morgantown Road
14
Continue on SR 252
0.1 mi·13 sec·Morgantown Road
15
Turn slight right onto SR 252
483 ft·8 sec·SR 252
16
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 252
0.3 mi·55 sec·Hospital Drive
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left onto East Morgan Street
1.2 mi·3 min·East Morgan Street
18
Arrive at destination
East Morgan Street
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 55 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your own schedule. Since there are no mandatory stops built into this 83.6-mile route, you can easily complete the drive in one go without feeling rushed. It is wise to verify your fuel levels before heading out, as the $13 estimated cost assumes a smooth trip without major detours or heavy traffic delays. If you prefer to avoid the busiest highway windows, consider checking live traffic reports for I-65 before you hit the road. Staying alert during the transition from the high-speed interstate to the local streets of Martinsville will ensure you finish your trip safely.
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 41.8 miles from Goshen, IN, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.5 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 18 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.8 miles or 50m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Martinsville, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Goshen, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Goshen, IN
This is one driving day of about 83.6 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Goshen, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 38.5 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 82.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1 mi into trip|~4m in|SR 56
Turn left onto SR 56
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
43.9 mi into trip|~52m in
Take the exit toward SR 46: Nashville, Bloomington, Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 68
Toward SR 46: Nashville, Bloomington, Columbus
5
44.1 mi into trip|~53m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
73.1 mi into trip|~1h 37m in|SR 252 / West Washington Street
Turn left onto SR 252 / West Washington Street
Navigation decision point
6
82.1 mi into trip|~1h 50m in|SR 252 / Hospital Drive
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 252 / Hospital Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.07 one way
$26.14 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$14.35
$28.70
premium
$4.89
$16.09
$32.18
diesel
$5.61
$18.46
$36.92
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.1
0
$8.78
$4.01
Efficient EV
20.9
0
$7.31
$3.34
EV Truck/SUV
33.4
0
$11.70
$5.35
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Goshen, IN
Night
in Goshen on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Martinsville, IN
Night
in Martinsville on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Nineveh, IN
42 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
1 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 55m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip offers a mixed driving profile that transitions from faster highway speeds to more localized road conditions. Roughly 51% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a steady pace for the majority of the journey. You will encounter your longest stretch of uninterrupted travel during a 38.5-mile segment on I-65. As you move away from the interstate and transition onto Jonathan Moore Pike and South Van Buren Street, the driving environment shifts to reflect a more local, suburban feel. Expect a balanced transition between the efficiency of the interstate and the slower, more deliberate navigation required on the final approach.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.5 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near SR 56.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83.6 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (SR 56): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
957 ft540 ft
Total Climb
820 ft
Total Descent
761 ft
Highest Point
957 ft
~62.7 mi in
Elevation Range
417 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Goshen, IN and Martinsville, IN, road signs point toward Bloomington and Columbus.
Bloomington
43.9 mi in|~52m
Columbus
43.9 mi in|~52m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 83.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.5 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Martinsville, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 1 miles (SR 56): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Martinsville, IN before heading back.
