If you are planning a trip from Lakewood to Goshen, Ohio, expect a straightforward journey covering 223.9 miles. You will spend about 4 hours and 24 minutes behind the wheel, making this a very manageable single-day drive. With a fuel budget of approximately $33, the trip is quite economical for a solo traveler or a small group. You will traverse the heart of the Midwest, staying entirely within the state of Ohio. Because the route is highway-focused, it works best as a direct push rather than an overnight excursion, allowing you to reach your destination well before evening.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
111.9 miles from Lakewood, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 7m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
195 mi
3h 32m
US 22
10 mi
14m
SR 132
6.7 mi
11m
SR 380
3.5 mi
6m
SR 123
3 mi
5m
Warren Road
2.2 mi
5m
SR 28
1.2 mi
2m
West 150th Street
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 195 mi, about 3h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, OH and Goshen, OH.
1
Start on Franklin Boulevard
456 ft·18 sec·Franklin Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Warren Road
2.2 mi·5 min·Warren Road
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on West 150th Street
0.9 mi·1 min·West 150th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto West 154th Street
489 ft·26 sec·West 154th Street
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 71
0.9 mi·58 sec·I 71
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71
132 mi·2 hr 24 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork 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
Since this is a one-day trip, your best strategy is to head out early to avoid potential traffic bottlenecks along the I-71 corridor. Plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh, especially since the longest stretch spans 195 miles. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before leaving the interstate, as your options for refueling will become more specialized once you switch to the local roads of US-22 and SR-132. Because the drive is under five hours, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule, but staying mindful of the transition from the highway to local routes will make your arrival in Goshen much smoother.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 111.9 miles from Lakewood, OH, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 195 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 49 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.9 miles or 2h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 25m
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 Lakewood, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lakewood, OH
This is one driving day of about 223.9 miles and 4h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Lakewood, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 195 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 136.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Warren Road
Turn left onto Warren Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
3.2 mi into trip|~8m in|West 154th Street
Turn right onto West 154th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
3.3 mi into trip|~8m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
4.4 mi into trip|~10m in|I 71
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
136.7 mi into trip|~2h 34m in|I 71
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.75 one way
$69.50 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$38.57
$77.13
premium
$4.91
$43.27
$86.55
diesel
$5.61
$49.43
$98.87
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.2
0
$23.51
$10.75
Efficient EV
56
0
$19.59
$8.96
EV Truck/SUV
89.6
1
$31.35
$14.33
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 12, 2026
Origin
Lakewood, OH
Morning
in Lakewood on Tuesday
Local time
7:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Partly Cloudy
E 3 to 7 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Goshen, OH
Morning
in Goshen on Tuesday
Local time
7:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Partly Cloudy
E 6 mph3% chanceLive forecast
70°F
Dublin, OH
112 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
9 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
4h 24m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 route is defined by its efficiency, with a 98% highway share that keeps you moving quickly. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-71, which accounts for a 195-mile stretch of the total journey. Once you peel off the interstate, the character of the drive shifts as you transition onto US-22 and SR-132 for the final leg. This transition moves you away from the high-speed interstate grind and into a more localized driving environment. Expect a steady, predictable pace that prioritizes getting you to Goshen with minimal navigation stress.
98% 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: 195 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and US 22. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Warren Road.
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 223.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.1 miles (Warren Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (West 154th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 24m. Total distance: 223.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 195 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Goshen, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Warren Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (West 154th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Goshen, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
