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
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lima, OH
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Chester, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
The drive from Lima, OH to Chester, 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 highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.1 miles on SR 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 (85%). Straightforward navigation.
This is a 22m highway drive covering 15.9 miles, with most of the trip on SR 7 and OH State Route 124. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.1 miles on SR 7.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 7 and OH State Route 124. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in near SR 7; SR 124.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles (SR 7; SR 124): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (SR 7): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 11.9 miles (SR 7): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn left onto SR 7; SR 124
Navigation decision point
Take the exit onto SR 7 toward SR 7 North: Belpre
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn left onto SR 7
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto SR 248
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 7 | 10.1 mi | 12m |
| OH State Route 124 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| New Lima Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| SR 248 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| State Route 248 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Lima, OH and Chester, OH.
Start on C-3
Continue on C-3
Continue on SR 124
At end of road, turn left onto SR 7; SR 124
Take the exit onto SR 7
Turn left onto SR 7
Turn right onto SR 248
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$2.47 one way
$4.94 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Lima on Friday
Local time
8:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Chester on Friday
Local time
8:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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