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

59.8 miles 96.2 km · straight line
77.7 miles estimated 125.1 km · driving distance
1h 34min estimated drive time
$7 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
116° ESE bearing direction

How far is Fort Wayne from Lima, Ohio?

The distance from Fort Wayne to Lima, Ohio is 59.8 miles (96.2 km) as the crow flies. Lima, Ohio is located ESE of Fort Wayne. By car, the driving distance is approximately 77.7 miles, taking about 1h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States — Fort Wayne in Indiana and Lima, Ohio in Ohio.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Fort Wayne 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 Wayne to Lima, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 34min $7 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 53min $6–$12* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Fort Wayne & Lima, Ohio

Quick Facts

Fort Wayne
41.13°N, 85.13°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
247m 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 20 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 416.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients