Hickory to Lima, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

377.2 miles 607 km · straight line
452.6 miles estimated 728.4 km · driving distance
9h 6min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
337° NNW bearing direction

How far is Hickory from Lima, Ohio?

The distance from Hickory to Lima, Ohio is 377.2 miles (607 km) as the crow flies. Lima, Ohio is located NNW of Hickory. By car, the driving distance is approximately 452.6 miles, taking about 9h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Hickory in North Carolina 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 Hickory 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 Hickory to Lima, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 6min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 55min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 39min $54–$158* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hickory & Lima, Ohio

Quick Facts

Hickory
35.73°N, 81.34°W
America/New_York
350m 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 126 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients