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