East Lansing to Lima, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is East Lansing from Lima, Ohio?

The distance from East Lansing to Lima, Ohio is 139.2 miles (224 km) as the crow flies. Lima, Ohio is located S of East Lansing. By car, the driving distance is approximately 174 miles, taking about 3h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 47min. Both are located in United States — East Lansing in Michigan and Lima, Ohio in Ohio.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for East Lansing 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.