How far is Wapakoneta, OH from Lima, LMA?
The driving distance from Wapakoneta, OH to Lima, LMA is about 1379.8 miles (2220.6 km), with a travel time of about 26h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3663.9 miles (5896.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 53h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 26h 30m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Dooly County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wapakoneta and Lima.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wapakoneta and Lima.
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Start on East Pearl Street
2724 ft · 54 sec · East Pearl Street
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Turn straight onto Bellefontaine Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Bellefontaine Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Dayton
1515 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
56.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Merge slight left
160.3 mi · 3 hr 2 min
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Continue straight
139.4 mi · 2 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, I 640 West: Nashville, Chattanooga
1792 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Knoxville Bypass
3.7 mi · 4 min · Knoxville Bypass
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Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga
59.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 60: Cleveland, Dayton
947 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Georgetown Road Northwest
962 ft · 20 sec · Georgetown Road Northwest
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Continue on 25th Street Northwest
554 ft · 12 sec · 25th Street Northwest
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Continue on 25th Street NW
3052 ft · 60 sec · 25th Street NW
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Continue on 25th Street Northwest
3.4 mi · 5 min · 25th Street Northwest
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Continue on Appalachian Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Appalachian Highway
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Turn left onto McGrady Drive Southeast
1162 ft · 30 sec · McGrady Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Dalton Pike
2.7 mi · 4 min · Dalton Pike
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Continue on Southeast Dalton Pike
6.1 mi · 8 min · Southeast Dalton Pike
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Continue on Dalton Pike
1.9 mi · 3 min · Dalton Pike
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Continue on Cleveland Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Road
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Continue on Cleveland Highway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Cleveland Highway
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Continue on Cleveland Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Cleveland Road
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Continue on Cleveland Highway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Cleveland Highway
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Turn right onto North Bypass
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Bypass
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Continue on Chattanooga Road
2888 ft · 1 min · Chattanooga Road
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Take the exit left toward I 75 South
2479 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
90.1 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
299.4 mi · 5 hr 21 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
261 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
46.9 mi · 54 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left
2930 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dixie Highway
19.2 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway
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Continue on Overseas Highway
104.2 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Overseas Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Roosevelt Boulevard
1492 ft · 47 sec · South Roosevelt Boulevard
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Turn right onto Flagler Avenue
2.8 mi · 8 min · Flagler Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Reynolds Street
664 ft · 28 sec · Reynolds Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Reynolds Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wapakoneta and Lima.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Fall Line Freeway
Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
299 mi · 05h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wapakoneta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wapakoneta to Lima?
The road trip is about 1379.8 miles (2220.6 km) and usually takes 26h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Vienna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 688.6 miles from Wapakoneta and 691.2 miles from Lima.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3663.9 miles (5896.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $186.48 one way or $372.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 432.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Wapakoneta and Lima, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Wapakoneta is Showers And Thunderstorms Likely.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wapakoneta and Lima. Straight-line distance: 3663.9 mi (5896.47 km).
#1 Wapakoneta
City in Ohio
| Population | 9,682 |
| Coordinates | 40.5678300, -84.1935600 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lima (-77.02824, -12.04318)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 2221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 45h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 34h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 27h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 22h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 19h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 17h 12m |
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 | $186.48 | $372.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $213.41 | $426.82 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $239.90 | $479.79 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $295.45 | $590.90 |
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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