Origin
Chester, OH
Afternoon in Chester on Friday
Local time
2:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chester, OH to Lima, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
15.9 mi
26 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chester, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Lima, OH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Chester, OH to Lima, OH covers 15.9 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 7, OH State Route 124, New Lima Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.7 miles on SR 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 15.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Chester, OH to Lima, OH covers 15.9 miles and takes about 22m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 3.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near SR 7.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Chester, OH to Lima, OH is easy. At 22m with 45% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SR 7): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 10.2 miles (SR 124 / OH State Route 124): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 7
Turn left onto SR 7
Navigation decision point
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
10.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
SR 124 / OH State Route 124
Turn right onto SR 124 / OH State Route 124
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 7 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| OH State Route 124 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| New Lima Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| State Route 248 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 7
— 3.7 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chester, OH and Lima, OH.
1
Start on SR 248
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
State Route 248
2
Turn left onto SR 7
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 7
3
Take the exit
6.3 mi
·
8 min
4
Turn right onto SR 124
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
OH State Route 124
5
Continue on SR 124
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
6
Continue on C-3
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
New Lima Road
7
Arrive at destination
C-3
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.47 one way
$4.94 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.07 | $6.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lima, OH
Afternoon in Lima on Friday
Local time
2:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
25 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Chester, OH to Lima, OH covers 15.9 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 7, OH State Route 124, New Lima Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.9 miles from Chester, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Chester, OH to Lima, OH is easy. At 22m with 45% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SR 7): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 10.2 miles (SR 124 / OH State Route 124): Navigation decision point.
The route from Chester, OH to Lima, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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