Fort Collins to Lima, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1097 miles 1765.4 km · straight line
1316.4 miles estimated 2118.5 km · driving distance
26h 29min estimated drive time
$127 - $156 estimated fuel cost
~2h 42min flight time
83° E bearing direction

How far is Fort Collins from Lima, Ohio?

The distance from Fort Collins to Lima, Ohio is 1097 miles (1765.4 km) as the crow flies. Lima, Ohio is located E of Fort Collins. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1316.4 miles, taking about 26h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 42min. Both are located in United States — Fort Collins in Colorado and Lima, Ohio in Ohio.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins to Lima, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 29min $127 - $156 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 47min $105–$197* Budget
Train ~34h 26min $158–$461* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Collins & Lima, Ohio

Quick Facts

Fort Collins
40.59°N, 105.08°W
America/Denver
1525m 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 366 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 91 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients