Bristol, Tennessee to Lima, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

304.6 miles 490.2 km · straight line
380.8 miles estimated 612.8 km · driving distance
7h 40min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
341° NNW bearing direction

How far is Bristol, Tennessee from Lima, Ohio?

The distance from Bristol, Tennessee to Lima, Ohio is 304.6 miles (490.2 km) as the crow flies. Lima, Ohio is located NNW of Bristol, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 380.8 miles, taking about 7h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Bristol, Tennessee in Tennessee 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bristol, Tennessee 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 Bristol, Tennessee to Lima, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 40min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 12min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 17min $46–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bristol, Tennessee & Lima, Ohio

Quick Facts

Bristol, Tennessee
36.60°N, 82.19°W
America/New_York
511m 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 102 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 81.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients