Origin
City of Gary, IN
Morning in City of Gary on Wednesday
Local time
7:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Gary, IN to Goshen, IN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 53m
Distance
86.7 mi
140 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 45m
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6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Gary, IN
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Goshen, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from City of Gary, IN to Goshen, IN covers 86.7 miles and takes about 1h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, Saint Joseph Valley Parkway, SR 2 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.6 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
43.4 miles from City of Gary, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 53m highway drive covering 86.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and Saint Joseph Valley Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.6 miles on I 94.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and Saint Joseph Valley Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West 8th Avenue.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 86.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 8th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (SR 53 / Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West 8th Avenue
Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
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SR 53 / Broadway
Turn left onto SR 53 / Broadway
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 90 East
Navigation decision point
Toward I 90 East
8
6.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 94, US 6, SR 51: Detroit, Lake Station
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 21
Toward I 94, US 6, SR 51: Detroit, Lake Station
7
7.5 mi into trip
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~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 94 East: Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 94 East: Detroit
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between City of Gary, IN and Goshen, IN, road signs point toward Lake Station, Bend, Plymouth and Elkhart.
Lake Station
6.8 mi in
|
~9m
Bend
31.7 mi in
|
~38m
Plymouth
56.3 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Elkhart
78.6 mi in
|
~1h 37m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Saint Joseph Valley Parkway | 21.9 mi | 25m |
| SR 2 | 12.5 mi | 16m |
| US 20 | 11.7 mi | 16m |
| South Main Street | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Indiana Toll Road | 5.4 mi | 5m |
| Lincoln Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Pike Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 23.6 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Gary, IN and Goshen, IN.
1
Start on this road
342 ft
·
27 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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West 8th Avenue
3
Turn left onto Madison Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Street
4
Turn right onto US 12; US 20
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
West 5th Avenue
5
Turn left onto SR 53
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Broadway
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 90 East
7
Merge onto I 90
5.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Indiana Toll Road
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 21
Toward I 94, US 6, SR 51: Detroit, Lake Station
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
this road
10
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
this road
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 94 East: Detroit
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 94
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward US 20 East, US 35 South: La Porte, South Bend
14
Merge onto US 20
12 mi
·
16 min
·
US 20
15
Continue on SR 2
12 mi
·
16 min
·
SR 2
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 20 East, US 31 South: Mishawaka, Plymouth
17
Merge onto US 20; US 31
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward US 33: Goshen, Elkhart
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
20
Merge onto US 33
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on US 33
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Highway
22
Continue on US 33
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Elkhart Road
23
Continue on US 33
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pike Street
24
Turn right onto New Street
497 ft
·
14 sec
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New Street
25
Continue on West Clinton Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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West Clinton Street
26
At end of road, turn right onto SR 15
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North 3rd Street
27
Turn right onto SR 15
50 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Main Street
28
Arrive at destination
SR 15
Trip Plan
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 43.4 miles from City of Gary, IN, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.6 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.4 miles or 54m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Goshen, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving City of Gary, IN 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 City of Gary, IN
This is one driving day of about 86.7 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from City of Gary, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 23.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.4 mi from City of Gary, IN · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.4 miles from City of Gary, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Goshen, IN
The final approach into Goshen, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Goshen, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.55 one way
$27.11 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.88 | $29.76 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.68 | $33.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.14 | $38.28 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.38
Indiana Toll Road
(5.4 mi)
$0.38
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26 | 0 | $9.10 | $4.16 |
| Efficient EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.59 | $3.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.14 | $5.55 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Goshen, IN
Morning in Goshen on Wednesday
Local time
8:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
15 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
1h 53m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from City of Gary, IN to Goshen, IN covers 86.7 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, Saint Joseph Valley Parkway, SR 2. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.4 miles from City of Gary, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 86.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 8th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (SR 53 / Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Between City of Gary, IN and Goshen, IN, road signs point toward Lake Station, Bend, Plymouth and Elkhart.
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