How far is Worthington, IN from Elliston, IN?

The driving distance from Worthington, IN to Elliston, IN is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.22 mi
00h 13m
Flight
6.74 mi
10.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.74 mi
Kilometers
10.84 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.22 mi
Kilometers
14.84 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elliston
Wed, Apr 15, 10:42 AM EDT
Return by in Worthington
Wed, Apr 15, 10:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worthington
2026-04-15T10:29
Arrive Elliston
Wed, Apr 15, 10:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Worthington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Switz City
IN

City in Greene County, Indiana, United States of America

From Worthington
4.6 mi
00h 06m
To Elliston
4.6 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance T-storms then Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Jefferson Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto South Commercial Street

    3 mi · 4 min · South Commercial Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Commercial Street
3.04 mi · 33%
North Jefferson Street
0.67 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight left

3.29 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
6.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Switz City
00h 06m from Worthington
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Worthington and Chance T-storms then Light Rain Likely near Elliston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Switz City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from Worthington and 4.6 miles from Elliston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Worthington and Chance T-storms then Light Rain Likely near Elliston.

Stop Ideas Near Switz City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Switz City, 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 Switz City.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

111 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

113 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

116 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worthington and Elliston. Straight-line distance: 6.74 mi (10.84 km).

Worthington

#1 Worthington

City in Greene County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,417
Coordinates39.1250400, -86.9794500
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
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#2 Elliston

Elliston is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0278200, -86.9708400
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
Start: Worthington (-86.97945, 39.12504)
End: Elliston (-86.97084, 39.02782)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.23 L · about $1.21
Round trip
$2.41
0.64 gal · 2.46 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.21 $2.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.36 $2.72
Premium $4.65 $1.49 $2.98
Diesel $5.30 $1.70 $3.39

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Worthington and Elliston. The current time is 10:29:00.

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.