Lima, OH Road Trips
With 10 routes heading out and 1 heading in, Lima, OH works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 78-mile quick runs to 174-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Lima, OH spread mainly east and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
11
Longest Drive
174.3 mi
Cleveland, OH
Quickest Drive
1h 32m
Kettering, OH
Plan Around Lima, OH
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Lima, OH is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Lima, OH
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Lima, OH
Lima, OH to Cleveland, OH
Lima, OH to Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Lima, OH to Lakewood, OH
Lima, OH to Akron, OH
Lima, OH to Lorain, OH
Lima, OH to Cincinnati, OH
Lima, OH to Middletown, OH
Lima, OH to Columbus, OH
Lima, OH to Beavercreek, OH
Lima, OH to Kettering, OH
Driving from Lima, OH
Expect an average of 125 miles and about 2h 29m behind the wheel when leaving Lima, OH. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 174 miles (3h 18m), while the shortest is just 78 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Lima, OH include Cleveland, OH (174.3 mi, 3h 18m), Cuyahoga Falls, OH (162.1 mi, 3h 6m), Lakewood, OH (160.4 mi, 3h 9m), Akron, OH (157 mi, 2h 59m), and Lorain, OH (129.2 mi, 2h 51m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in OH currently averages around $3.71 per gallon. For the typical 125-mile trip from Lima, OH, budget about $18 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 10 mapped routes leaving Lima, OH and 1 routes heading into Lima, OH, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 78 to 174 miles.
The longest mapped route from Lima, OH covers 174 miles and takes approximately 3h 18m. Shorter options start at just 78 miles.
The average route from Lima, OH runs about 125 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 29m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.71/gallon for regular), the average 125-mile trip from Lima, OH costs roughly $18 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Lima, OH include Cleveland, OH, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, Lakewood, OH and Akron, OH. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Short Drives from Lima, OH
Trips to Lima, OH
Nearby Hubs
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