How far is Lima, OH from Akron, OH?
The driving distance from Lima, OH to Akron, OH is about 155 miles (249.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.
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 Crawford County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lima and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lima and Akron.
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Start on West North Street
133 m · 12 sec · West North Street
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Turn right onto North Elizabeth Street
3010 ft · 58 sec · North Elizabeth Street
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Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
145 m · 12 sec · West Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto North West Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · North West Street
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Turn slight right onto Ottawa Road
2 mi · 3 min · Ottawa Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 30 East
2418 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
47.7 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right
46.4 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
31.9 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
17.2 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Innerbelt
2.1 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
124 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Center Street
140 m · 20 sec · West Center Street
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Turn left onto West Bowery Street
1230 ft · 34 sec · West Bowery Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Bowery Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lima and Akron.
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 30 East
Merge slight left
47.7 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Sunny leaving Lima and Sunny near Akron.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lima to Akron?
The road trip is about 155 miles (249.5 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Galion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.4 miles from Lima and 76.7 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 1:22 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.40 one way or $42.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lima and Sunny near Akron.
Stop Ideas Near Galion
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 Galion.
Sandusky
Columbus, OH
Elyria
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lima and Akron. Straight-line distance: 137.05 mi (220.56 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Akron
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 195,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.0814400, -81.5190100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Bowery Street (-81.519083, 41.081257)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $3.91 | $21.40 | $42.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $24.59 | $49.19 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $27.59 | $55.18 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $34.77 | $69.55 |
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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