Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
83.6 mi
135 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
The drive from Goshen, IN to Martinsville, IN covers 83.6 miles and takes about 1h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, Jonathan Moore Pike, South Van Buren Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.5 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.70 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
41.8 miles from Goshen, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
The drive from Goshen, IN to Martinsville, IN covers 83.6 miles and takes about 1h 55m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
820 ft
Total Descent
761 ft
Highest Point
957 ft
~62.7 mi in
Elevation Range
417 ft
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.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto SR 56
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 46: Nashville, Bloomington, Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto SR 252 / West Washington Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 252 / Hospital Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Between Goshen, IN and Martinsville, IN, road signs point toward Bloomington and Columbus.
Bloomington
Columbus
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Goshen, IN and Martinsville, IN.
Start on East Lovers Lane
Turn right onto South Goshen Road
Turn left onto SR 56
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 65
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto SR 46
Continue on SR 135
Turn slight left onto SR 135
Turn left onto SR 252
Continue on SR 252
Enter roundabout onto SR 252
Continue on SR 252
Turn slight right onto SR 252
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 252
Turn left onto East Morgan Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 47m 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.
Open the route before leaving Goshen, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Goshen, IN
This is one driving day of about 83.6 miles and 1h 55m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.8 mi from Goshen, IN · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 41.8 miles from Goshen, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Martinsville, 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 Martinsville, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$12.70 one way
$25.40 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $14.00 | $28.00 |
| premium | $4.80 | $15.78 | $31.56 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.57 | $37.15 |
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, 2026-04-06.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Goshen on Saturday
Local time
8:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Martinsville on Saturday
Local time
8:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
76°F
Cincinnati, OH
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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