How far is Lima, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Lima, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.7 miles (183 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lima and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lima and Cincinnati.
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Start on West North Street
567 ft · 12 sec · West North Street
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Turn right onto North Union Street
1974 ft · 45 sec · North Union Street
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Turn left onto East Elm Street
1154 ft · 22 sec · East Elm Street
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Turn right onto South Pine Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Pine Street
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Continue on St Johns Avenue
3153 ft · 1 min · St Johns Avenue
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Continue on St Johns Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · St Johns Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 South: Dayton
1476 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
67.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Merge slight left
47.8 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard
885 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Zoo
76 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue
1628 ft · 42 sec · West Mitchell Avenue
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Turn slight right
60 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Vine Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Vine Street
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue
2638 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn slight right
103 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Calhoun Street
865 ft · 34 sec · Calhoun Street
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Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lima and Cincinnati.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
67.6 mi · 01h 14m
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 Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Cincinnati.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lima to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Vandalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.2 miles from Lima and 64.7 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.7 miles (183 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 2:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.37 one way or $34.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lima and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Vandalia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
City of Riverside Administration Offices
City Hall Gym
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vandalia.
Connersville station
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lima and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 113.7 mi (182.98 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 Cincinnati
The third most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.
| Population | 304,548 |
| Coordinates | 39.1271100, -84.5143900 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $17.37 | $34.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $19.96 | $39.92 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $22.40 | $44.79 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $28.23 | $56.45 |
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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