How far is Lima, OH from Toledo, OH?
The driving distance from Lima, OH to Toledo, OH is about 242.9 miles (390.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Delaware County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lima and Toledo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lima and Toledo.
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Start on New Lima Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · New Lima Road
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Continue on New Lima Road
6.2 mi · 13 min · New Lima Road
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Continue on Old Route 692
1.5 km · 2 min · Old Route 692
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At the end of the road, turn left
5.2 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Mc Coy Road
1262 ft · 25 sec · Mc Coy Road
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Take the ramp straight
53 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
1123 ft · 15 sec · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Continue on East Bentbrook Drive
7.1 mi · 9 min · East Bentbrook Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Keep slight left
31.9 mi · 37 min
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Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast
2.6 mi · 3 min · Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast
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Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Logan-Lancaster Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Lancaster Bypass
13.3 mi · 14 min · Lancaster Bypass
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Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
7.8 mi · 9 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
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Continue on Southeast Expressway
8.5 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southeast Expressway
2200 ft · 31 sec · Southeast Expressway
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Continue on College Avenue
740 ft · 13 sec · College Avenue
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Continue on College Avenue
1624 ft · 28 sec · College Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus
1554 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, US 40: Cleveland, Broad Street
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2058 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
21.7 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36, SR 37: Delaware, Sunbury
1469 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 37 East
5.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East
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Continue on Sunbury Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on East William Street
3276 ft · 46 sec · East William Street
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Turn right onto Lake Street
968 ft · 19 sec · Lake Street
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Turn left onto East Central Avenue
1462 ft · 21 sec · East Central Avenue
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Take the exit right
967 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
44.6 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight right
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
17.6 mi · 21 min
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Merge slight left
42.4 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 65: Rossford
1461 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Miami Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Miami Street
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Turn right onto Fassett Street
1175 ft · 31 sec · Fassett Street
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Turn left onto Oak Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Oak Street
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Continue on Front Street
740 ft · 22 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2476 ft · 51 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Cherry Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Cherry Street
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Turn left onto East Bancroft Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Bancroft Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Bancroft Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lima and Toledo.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Central Avenue
Merge slight left
44.6 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lima and Showers And Thunderstorms near Toledo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lima to Toledo?
The road trip is about 242.9 miles (390.9 km) and usually takes 03h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.4 miles from Lima and 120.5 miles from Toledo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 48 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.75 one way or $63.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lima and Showers And Thunderstorms near Toledo.
Stop Ideas Near Berkshire
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 Berkshire.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lima and Toledo. Straight-line distance: 194.86 mi (313.6 km).
#1 Lima
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 36,440 |
| Coordinates | 39.0642400, -82.1198700 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Toledo
The fourth most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Toledo metropolitan area.
| Population | 271,455 |
| Coordinates | 41.6639400, -83.5552100 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Bancroft Street (-83.55521, 41.663949)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 391 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $31.75 | $63.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $36.35 | $72.71 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $41.05 | $82.10 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $36.89 | $73.77 |
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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