Iowa City to Lima, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

391 miles 629.3 km · straight line
469.3 miles estimated 755.2 km · driving distance
9h 26min estimated drive time
$45 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
97° E bearing direction

How far is Iowa City from Lima, Ohio?

The distance from Iowa City to Lima, Ohio is 391 miles (629.3 km) as the crow flies. Lima, Ohio is located E of Iowa City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 469.3 miles, taking about 9h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Iowa City in Iowa 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Iowa City 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 Iowa City to Lima, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 26min $45 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 19min $38–$70* Budget
Train ~8h 58min $56–$164* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Iowa City & Lima, Ohio

Quick Facts

Iowa City
41.66°N, 91.53°W
America/Chicago
204m 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 130 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients