Bowling Green, Kentucky to Lima, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

288.1 miles 463.7 km · straight line
360.1 miles estimated 579.6 km · driving distance
7h 15min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
25° NNE bearing direction

How far is Bowling Green, Kentucky from Lima, Ohio?

The distance from Bowling Green, Kentucky to Lima, Ohio is 288.1 miles (463.7 km) as the crow flies. Lima, Ohio is located NNE of Bowling Green, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 360.1 miles, taking about 7h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Bowling Green, Kentucky in Kentucky and Lima, Ohio in Ohio.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bowling Green, Kentucky and Lima, Ohio. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bowling Green, Kentucky to Lima, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 15min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 42min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 53min $43–$126* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bowling Green, Kentucky & Lima, Ohio

Quick Facts

Bowling Green, Kentucky
36.99°N, 86.44°W
America/Chicago
161m elevation
Lima, Ohio
40.74°N, 84.11°W
America/New_York
268m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 96 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 86.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients