How far is Lima, OH from Chester, OH?
The driving distance from Lima, OH to Chester, OH is about 16 miles (25.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lima and Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lima and Chester.
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Start on New Lima Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · New Lima Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on OH State Route 124
3.2 mi · 5 min · OH State Route 124
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At the end of the road, turn left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 7 North: Belpre
2556 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
921 ft · 18 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Route 248
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lima and Chester.
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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
5.77 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lima and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lima to Chester?
The road trip is about 16 miles (25.7 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Pomeroy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Lima and 8 miles from Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.07 one way or $4.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lima and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Pomeroy
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 Pomeroy.
Huntington
Ashland Transportation Center
Charleston
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lima and Chester. Straight-line distance: 10.7 mi (17.22 km).
#1 Lima
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 36,440 |
| Coordinates | 39.0642400, -82.1198700 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chester
Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 3,107 |
| Coordinates | 39.0875800, -81.9226400 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chester (-81.92264, 39.08758)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $3.71 | $2.07 | $4.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
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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