Origin
Worthington, IN
Afternoon in Worthington on Friday
Local time
12:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Worthington, IN to Newark, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
12.2 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Worthington, IN
Dominik Gryzbon
Newark, IN
Luke Miller
Trip Overview
Worthington, IN to Newark, IN is 12.2 miles and takes about 26 minutes via Calvertville Road and North Jefferson Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Indiana's Midwest region, offering a straightforward local drive. It's a quick trip perfect for getting from one point to another without much fuss. Consider this route if you're looking for a very brief journey with minimal travel time.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 12.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it feel like a very local and direct connection. With 0% highway share, you'll be on local roads for the entire 12.2 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.9 miles along Calvertville Road. Expect a winding, community-focused experience rather than a high-speed transit.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Calvertville Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near SR 157 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (SR 157 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 157 / North Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 157 / Central Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 157 / East Main Street
Turn left onto SR 157 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 157 / North Washington Street
At end of road, turn right onto SR 157 / North Washington Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 157 / Central Avenue
Turn left onto SR 157 / Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 157 / Christian Street
At end of road, turn right onto SR 157 / Christian Street
Navigation decision point
4
12.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Newark Road
At end of road, turn right onto Newark Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Calvertville Road | 7.9 mi | 19m |
| Center Street | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| North Jefferson Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Smith Ferry Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Christian Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Commercial Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Calvertville Road
— 7.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worthington, IN and Newark, IN.
1
Start on SR 157
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Jefferson Street
2
Turn left onto SR 157
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Main Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto SR 157
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Washington Street
4
Turn slight right onto US 231; SR 67; SR 157
185 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Commercial Street
5
Turn left onto SR 157
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Central Avenue
6
At end of road, turn right onto SR 157
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Christian Street
7
Continue on Smith Ferry Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Smith Ferry Road
8
Turn straight onto SR 157
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Center Street
9
Turn left onto Calvertville Road
7.9 mi
·
19 min
·
Calvertville Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto Newark Road
36 ft
·
0 sec
·
Newark Road
11
Arrive at destination
Newark Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.91 one way
$3.81 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Newark, IN
Afternoon in Newark on Friday
Local time
12:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
15 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Worthington, IN to Newark, IN covers 12.2 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Calvertville Road, Center Street, North Jefferson Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.1 miles from Worthington, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.91 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (SR 157 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 157 / North Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 157 / Central Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Worthington, IN to Newark, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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