How far is Worthington, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Worthington, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
35.6 mi
00h 49m
Flight
24.44 mi
39.33 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.44 mi
Kilometers
39.33 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.6 mi
Kilometers
57.29 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 AM EDT
Return by in Worthington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worthington
2026-04-22T23:42
Arrive Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Worthington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Spencer
IN

Town in Washington Township, Owen County, Indiana, United States

From Worthington
15.5 mi
00h 24m
To Bloomington
20.1 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Worthington and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Worthington and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on North Jefferson Street

    913 ft · 23 sec · North Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    1324 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Canal Street

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Canal Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Freedom Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Freedom Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto New Hope Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · New Hope Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vilas Road

    129 m · 12 sec · Vilas Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Porter Ridge Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Porter Ridge Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto SR 43

    3.9 mi · 6 min · SR 43

  9. 9

    Continue on SR 48

    4.9 mi · 8 min · SR 48

  10. 10

    Continue on West 3rd Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Patterson Drive

    1658 ft · 55 sec · South Patterson Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    1156 ft · 26 sec · South Walnut Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    1544 ft · 32 sec · East 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Dunn Street

    78 m · 4 sec · South Dunn Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East Atwater Avenue

    122 m · 14 sec · East Atwater Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Indiana Avenue

    891 ft · 31 sec · South Indiana Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Worthington and Bloomington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Canal Street
8.7 mi · 24%
Porter Ridge Road
5.4 mi · 15%
SR 48
4.94 mi · 14%
SR 43
3.89 mi · 11%
West 3rd Street
2.18 mi · 6%
New Hope Road
1.88 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Canal Street

At the end of the road, turn left onto Canal Street

8.7 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
24.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spencer
00h 24m from Worthington
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Worthington and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Worthington to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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 15.5 miles from Worthington and 20.1 miles from Bloomington.

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 11.2 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 $4.75 one way or $9.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Worthington and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Spencer

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Spencer, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Spencer.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

74 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

85 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

89 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Danville, Illinois

119 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worthington and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 24.44 mi (39.33 km).

Worthington

#1 Worthington

City in Greene County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,417
Coordinates39.1250400, -86.9794500
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: North Jefferson Street (-86.979231, 39.125041)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.76 L · about $4.75
Round trip
$9.50
2.52 gal · 9.52 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.75 $9.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.36 $10.72
Premium $4.65 $5.86 $11.73
Diesel $5.30 $6.68 $13.37

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Worthington and Bloomington. The current time is 23:42:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.