How far is Worthington, IN from Newark, IN?

The driving distance from Worthington, IN to Newark, IN is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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
12.16 mi
00h 26m
Flight
9.23 mi
14.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.23 mi
Kilometers
14.86 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.16 mi
Kilometers
19.57 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Wed, Apr 15, 8:52 AM EDT
Return by in Worthington
Wed, Apr 15, 9:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worthington
2026-04-15T08:26
Arrive Newark
Wed, Apr 15, 8:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 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
Bloomfield
IN

Town in Richland Township, Greene County, Indiana, USA

From Worthington
6.1 mi
00h 13m
To Newark
6.1 mi
00h 13m

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
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Jefferson Street

    2275 ft · 53 sec · North Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    798 ft · 18 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Washington Street

    31 m · 2 sec · North Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto South Commercial Street

    57 m · 11 sec · South Commercial Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    621 ft · 22 sec · Central Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Christian Street

    1053 ft · 36 sec · Christian Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Smith Ferry Road

    1251 ft · 36 sec · Smith Ferry Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Center Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Center Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Calvertville Road

    7.9 mi · 19 min · Calvertville Road

  10. 10

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

    11 m · 1 sec · Newark Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Newark Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calvertville Road
7.87 mi · 65%
Center Street
3.09 mi · 25%
North Jefferson Street
0.43 mi · 4%
Smith Ferry Road
0.24 mi · 2%
Christian Street
0.2 mi · 2%
East Main Street
0.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Calvertville Road

Turn left onto Calvertville Road

7.87 mi · 00h 19m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
9.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomfield
00h 13m from Worthington
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Worthington and Chance Light Rain near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Bloomfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Worthington and 6.1 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Worthington and Chance Light Rain near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near Bloomfield

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

106 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

113 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

117 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worthington and Newark. Straight-line distance: 9.23 mi (14.86 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 Newark

Newark is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1289300, -86.8072300
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Start: Worthington (-86.97945, 39.12504)
End: Newark (-86.80723, 39.12893)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.62 L · about $1.62
Round trip
$3.24
0.86 gal · 3.24 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.62 $3.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.83 $3.66
Premium $4.65 $2.00 $4.00
Diesel $5.30 $2.28 $4.56

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 Newark. The current time is 08:26:24.

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.