Origin
Franklin, IN
Morning in Franklin on Friday
Local time
7:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin, IN to Goshen, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
68.1 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin, IN
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Goshen, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Franklin, IN to Goshen, IN covers 68.1 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, West McClain Avenue, East King Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 68.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 20m highway drive covering 68.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and West McClain Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 60 miles on I 65.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 60 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and West McClain Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near North Forsythe Street.
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 1h 20m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (North Forsythe Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (East King Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (East King Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Forsythe Street
Turn left onto North Forsythe Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East King Street
Turn right onto East King Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
East King Street
Enter roundabout onto East King Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
62.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward SR 56 East: Scottsburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 29A
Toward SR 56 East: Scottsburg
4
68.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
East Lovers Lane
At end of road, turn left onto East Lovers Lane
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 60 mi | 1h 4m |
| West McClain Avenue | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| East King Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Goshen Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| East Jefferson Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Forsythe Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Lovers Lane | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 60 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, IN and Goshen, IN.
1
Start on East Jefferson Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jefferson Street
2
Turn left onto North Forsythe Street
491 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Forsythe Street
3
Turn right onto East King Street
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
East King Street
4
Enter roundabout onto East King Street
134 ft
·
2 sec
·
East King Street
5
Continue on East King Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East King Street
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
7
Merge onto I 65
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
I 65
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 29A
Toward SR 56 East: Scottsburg
9
Turn straight onto SR 56
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
West McClain Avenue
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto South Goshen Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Goshen Road
11
At end of road, turn left onto East Lovers Lane
12 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Lovers Lane
12
Arrive at destination
East Lovers Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34 mi from Franklin, IN · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34 miles from Franklin, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60 miles.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.65 one way
$21.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.69 | $23.38 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.11 | $26.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.04 | $30.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.15 | $3.27 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.96 | $2.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.53 | $4.36 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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 Friday
Local time
7:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 20m 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 Franklin, IN to Goshen, IN covers 68.1 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, West McClain Avenue, East King Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34 miles from Franklin, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.65 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 straightforward 1h 20m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (North Forsythe Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (East King Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (East King Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Franklin, IN to Goshen, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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