The setting of “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been” has been described rather vaguely. The time and place remain ambiguous.  According to some hints like places mentioned, dresses described and music people listened to we may assume that the events generally placed in the 1950-1960s (a shopping plaza and drive-in restaurant, XYZ Sunday Jamboree). The town hasn’t been mentioned as well and again only some small prompts lead us to the conclusion that the events take place somewhere in the suburb of America (The father of Connie's best girl friend drove the girls the three miles to town).

To be more specific the actions are mostly held in Connie’s house. It hasn’t been described either, as well as its surroundings.

This ambiguity gives the tale a universal relevance. To my mind, the author draws our attention mainly to the characters themselves and to their personalities. The setting remains mostly undescribed as it plays not a great role and it proves that this situation can happen anywhere.