How far is Lima, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Lima, OH to Columbus, OH is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Lima and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lima and Columbus.
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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
1 km · 57 sec · East Elm Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bellefontaine Avenue
5 m · 1 sec · Bellefontaine Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Bellefontaine Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Bellefontaine Avenue
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Turn straight onto Harding Highway
2200 ft · 55 sec · Harding Highway
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Turn right onto Bellefontaine Road
9.9 mi · 14 min · Bellefontaine Road
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Continue straight
16.9 mi · 24 min
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Continue on County Road 130
1189 ft · 38 sec · County Road 130
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Turn left onto County Road 37
659 ft · 19 sec · County Road 37
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Turn right
45.6 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 East, I 270 South
1524 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Columbus, Dayton
1336 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Columbus
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto West Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Third Street, Fourth Street
747 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 23 South: Third Street
686 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto North Third Street
1.5 km · 3 min · North Third Street
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Turn right onto East State Street
32 m · 4 sec · East State Street
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Turn right
27 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lima and Columbus.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
45.6 mi · 00h 50m
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 Patchy Frost then Sunny near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lima to Columbus?
The road trip is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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 Lima and 46.6 miles from Columbus.
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 13.1 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 3:16 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.76 one way or $25.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lima and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Columbus.
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 Lima and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 79.42 mi (127.82 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 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 |
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.76 | $25.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $14.66 | $29.31 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $16.44 | $32.89 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $20.72 | $41.45 |
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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