How far is Mentor, OH from Lima, OH?
The driving distance from Mentor, OH to Lima, OH is about 233.2 miles (375.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 184.4 miles (296.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 04m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Williams County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mentor and Lima.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mentor and Lima.
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Start on the route
35 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Center Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 West: Cleveland
2251 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
13.9 mi · 17 min
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Merge slight right onto Outerbelt East Freeway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
61 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Akron Expressway
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Keep slight left
91.8 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg
1835 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Corridor D
10.2 mi · 12 min · Corridor D
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West, SR 32 West, SR 7 South: Athens, Pomeroy
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto SR 7
26.4 mi · 31 min · SR 7
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Take the exit right
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto OH State Route 124
3.2 mi · 4 min · OH State Route 124
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on New Lima Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · New Lima Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · New Lima Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mentor and Lima.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Akron Expressway
Keep slight left
91.8 mi · 01h 38m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Mentor and Mostly Cloudy near Lima.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mentor to Lima?
The road trip is about 233.2 miles (375.3 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?
Brady is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.6 miles from Mentor and 116.6 miles from Lima.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 184.4 miles (296.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.8 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 7:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.52 one way or $63.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Mentor and Mostly Cloudy near Lima.
Stop Ideas Near Brady
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Washington Town Hall
Newcomerstown Mayor Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brady.
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mentor and Lima. Straight-line distance: 184.4 mi (296.77 km).
#1 Mentor
A city in Lake County, Ohio.
| Population | 47,090 |
| Coordinates | 41.6661600, -81.3395500 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lima
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 36,440 |
| Coordinates | 39.0642400, -82.1198700 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lima (-82.11987, 39.06424)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 375 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
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 | $3.83 | $31.52 | $63.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $36.07 | $72.14 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $40.55 | $81.10 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $49.94 | $99.88 |
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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