Flint to Lima, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

158.3 miles 254.8 km · straight line
197.9 miles estimated 318.5 km · driving distance
3h 59min estimated drive time
$19 - $23 estimated fuel cost
~49min flight time
188° S bearing direction

How far is Flint from Lima, Ohio?

The distance from Flint to Lima, Ohio is 158.3 miles (254.8 km) as the crow flies. Lima, Ohio is located S of Flint. By car, the driving distance is approximately 197.9 miles, taking about 3h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 49min. Both are located in United States — Flint 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 Flint 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 Flint to Lima, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 59min $19 - $23 Flexible stops
Fly ~49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 47min $16–$30* Budget
Train ~3h 47min $24–$69* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Flint & Lima, Ohio

Quick Facts

Flint
43.01°N, 83.69°W
America/Detroit
229m 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 53 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 13 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 157.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients