How far is Worthington, MN from Lismore, MN?

The driving distance from Worthington, MN to Lismore, MN is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.43 mi
00h 32m
Flight
19.63 mi
31.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.63 mi
Kilometers
31.59 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.43 mi
Kilometers
40.93 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lismore
Fri, Nov 6, 11:41 AM CST
Return by in Worthington
Fri, Nov 6, 12:13 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worthington
2026-11-06T11:08
Arrive Lismore
Fri, Nov 6, 11:41 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CST

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

Leave by
7:26 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Worthington
10:00 PM CST
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
Rushmore
MN

City in Nobles County, Minnesota, United States

From Worthington
12.7 mi
00h 16m
To Lismore
12.7 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
32°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
32°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Avenue

    33 m · 7 sec · 3rd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    2589 ft · 1 min · 10th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue

    577 ft · 12 sec · 10th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Diagonal Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Diagonal Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 90 West: Luverne

    15.3 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 91: Adrian, Lake Wilson

    1442 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 91

    7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 91

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 170th Street

    2639 ft · 1 min · 170th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East 4th Street

    1214 ft · 36 sec · East 4th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South 3rd Avenue

    137 m · 15 sec · South 3rd Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    21 m · 3 sec · East 3rd Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
15.3 mi · 60%
State Highway 91
7.04 mi · 28%
Diagonal Road
1.36 mi · 5%
170th Street
0.5 mi · 2%
10th Street
0.49 mi · 2%
MN 91
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Take the ramp left toward I 90 West: Luverne

15.3 mi · 00h 17m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
19.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rushmore
00h 16m from Worthington
Leave By
7:26 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Worthington and Mostly Cloudy near Lismore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Rushmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Worthington and 12.7 miles from Lismore.

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

The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Worthington and Mostly Cloudy near Lismore.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worthington and Lismore. Straight-line distance: 19.63 mi (31.59 km).

Worthington

#1 Worthington

City in and county seat of Nobles County, Minnesota, United States

Population309
Coordinates43.6199600, -95.5964000
Altitude486
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lismore

City in Minnesota, USA

Population172
Coordinates43.7477400, -95.9472400
Altitude513
CountryUnited States
Start: Worthington (-95.5964, 43.61996)
End: Lismore (-95.94724, 43.74774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.4 L · about $3.60
Round trip
$7.20
1.8 gal · 6.8 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $3.60 $7.20
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.03 $8.06
Premium $5.00 $4.50 $9.01
Diesel $6.12 $5.51 $11.01

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 Minnesota · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Worthington and Lismore. The current time is 11:08:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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