How far is Bloomington, IN from Worthington, IN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Worthington, IN is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Washington Township, Owen County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Worthington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Worthington.
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Start on the route
30 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
110 m · 17 sec · South Indiana Avenue
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Turn left onto East Kirkwood Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Kirkwood Avenue
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Turn left onto South Adams Street
1137 ft · 34 sec · South Adams Street
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Continue on West 3rd Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · West 3rd Street
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Continue on SR 48
4.9 mi · 8 min · SR 48
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Continue on SR 43
3.9 mi · 6 min · SR 43
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Turn left onto Porter Ridge Road
824 ft · 16 sec · Porter Ridge Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Porter Ridge Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · Porter Ridge Road
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Continue on Vilas Road
129 m · 15 sec · Vilas Road
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Turn left onto New Hope Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · New Hope Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Freedom Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Freedom Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 231
8.7 mi · 12 min · US Highway 231
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
1324 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Jefferson Street
913 ft · 18 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Worthington.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US Highway 231
At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 231
8.7 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Bloomington and Sunny near Worthington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Worthington?
The road trip is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Spencer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Bloomington and 15.3 miles from Worthington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.07 one way or $8.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Sunny near Worthington.
Stop Ideas Near Spencer
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Spencer.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Worthington. Straight-line distance: 24.44 mi (39.33 km).
#1 Bloomington
The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.
| Population | 85,603 |
| Coordinates | 39.1653300, -86.5263900 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Worthington
City in Greene County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,417 |
| Coordinates | 39.1250400, -86.9794500 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Worthington (-86.97945, 39.12504)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.07 | $8.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.59 | $9.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.03 | $10.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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