How far is Beavercreek, OH from Lima, OH?

The driving distance from Beavercreek, OH to Lima, OH is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.5 miles (115 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.26 mi
01h 36m
Flight
71.43 mi
114.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.43 mi
Kilometers
114.96 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.26 mi
Kilometers
129.16 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lima
Sun, Nov 8, 12:08 PM EST
Return by in Beavercreek
Sun, Nov 8, 1:44 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beavercreek
2026-11-08T10:32
Arrive Lima
Sun, Nov 8, 12:08 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beavercreek
9:30 PM EST
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
Kirkwood
OH

Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America

From Beavercreek
40.1 mi
00h 48m
To Lima
40.1 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beavercreek and Lima.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beavercreek and Lima.

  1. 1

    Start on North Fairfield Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Fairfield Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward US 35 West: Dayton

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Smithville Road

    1662 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Smithville Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Smithville Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East 3rd Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Findlay Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Findlay Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Findlay Street

    777 ft · 14 sec · Findlay Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Stanley Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Stanley Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Toledo

    1190 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    66.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 65: Lima, Uniopolis

    957 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto St Johns Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · St Johns Road

  14. 14

    Continue on St Johns Avenue

    3153 ft · 1 min · St Johns Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto South Pine Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Pine Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Elm Street

    881 ft · 17 sec · East Elm Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Central Avenue

    1974 ft · 39 sec · South Central Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East North Street

    842 ft · 14 sec · East North Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West North Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beavercreek and Lima.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
66.4 mi · 83%
US 35 West
4.45 mi · 6%
Stanley Avenue
1.41 mi · 2%
St Johns Road
1.31 mi · 2%
East 3rd Street
1.08 mi · 1%
South Smithville Road
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

66.2 mi · 01h 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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
71.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirkwood
00h 48m from Beavercreek
Leave By
3:18 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Beavercreek and Sunny near Lima.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beavercreek to Lima?

The road trip is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Kirkwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Beavercreek and 40.1 miles from Lima.

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

The direct path is about 71.5 miles (115 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.07 one way or $22.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Beavercreek and Sunny near Lima.

Stop Ideas Near Kirkwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kirkwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Inn at Versailles
Stay option 14.8 mi away

The Inn at Versailles

Versailles , OH
21 W Main St, Versailles, OH 45380, United States
Rating 4.7/5 191 reviews Hotel
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

Troy Director of Public Services

Troy , OH
100 S Market St, Troy, OH 45373
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.9 mi away

Versailles Christian Church

Versailles , OH
105 W Ward St, Versailles, OH 45380, United States
Rating 5.0/5 6 reviews Church

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Connersville station

102 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Columbus, OH

106 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beavercreek and Lima. Straight-line distance: 71.43 mi (114.96 km).

Beavercreek

#1 Beavercreek

A city in Greene County, Ohio.

Population47,995
Coordinates39.7092300, -84.0632700
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lima

Situated in the northwestern region of Ohio, this municipality serves as the administrative seat of Allen County.

Population0
Coordinates40.7425500, -84.1052300
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Beavercreek (-84.06327, 39.70923)
End: Lima (-84.10523, 40.74255)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.72 L · about $11.07
Round trip
$22.15
5.66 gal · 21.44 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $11.07 $22.15
Mid-grade $4.50 $12.72 $25.45
Premium $5.04 $14.27 $28.55
Diesel $6.36 $17.99 $35.98

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 Ohio · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Beavercreek and Lima. The current time is 10:32:55.

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.