How far is Columbus, OH from Lima, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Lima, OH is about 91.8 miles (147.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Champaign County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Lima.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Lima.
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Start on the route
23 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto East State Street
556 ft · 26 sec · East State Street
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Turn left onto South High Street
151 m · 21 sec · South High Street
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Turn right onto West Town Street
861 ft · 33 sec · West Town Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive
823 ft · 28 sec · Civic Center Drive
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Continue on South 2nd Street
736 ft · 30 sec · South 2nd Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-70 West
1259 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
3202 ft · 50 sec · South Innerbelt
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Continue on West Freeway
5.6 mi · 7 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270
1927 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Cleveland
3140 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
8 mi · 9 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West, SR 161 West: Marysville
1655 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
46.3 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right
1590 ft · 44 sec
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Continue straight
16.6 mi · 24 min
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Continue on Bellefontaine Road
9.9 mi · 14 min · Bellefontaine Road
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Turn straight onto Harding Highway
2240 ft · 59 sec · Harding Highway
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Turn straight onto Bellefontaine Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Bellefontaine Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Elm Street
57 m · 4 sec · East Elm Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Elm Street
2999 ft · 53 sec · East Elm Street
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Turn right onto South Central Avenue
1974 ft · 39 sec · South Central Avenue
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Turn left onto East North Street
842 ft · 14 sec · East North Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West North Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Lima.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 33 West
Merge slight left
46.3 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Lima.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Lima?
The road trip is about 91.8 miles (147.8 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
North Lewisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Columbus and 45.9 miles from Lima.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 2:36 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.51 one way or $25.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Columbus and Sunny near Lima.
Stop Ideas Near North Lewisburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Lewisburg.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Lima. Straight-line distance: 79.42 mi (127.82 km).
#1 Columbus
The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.
| Population | 884,356 |
| Coordinates | 39.9611800, -82.9987900 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lima
Situated in the northwestern region of Ohio, this municipality serves as the administrative seat of Allen County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7425500, -84.1052300 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lima (-84.10523, 40.74255)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.86 | $12.51 | $25.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.45 | $14.41 | $28.81 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $16.18 | $32.36 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $20.50 | $41.00 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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