Lima, Ohio to Lincoln, Nebraska: Road Trip Guide & Distance

658.5 miles 1059.8 km · straight line
790.3 miles estimated 1271.8 km · driving distance
15h 54min estimated drive time
$76 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
275° W bearing direction

How far is Lima, Ohio from Lincoln, Nebraska?

The distance from Lima, Ohio to Lincoln, Nebraska is 658.5 miles (1059.8 km) as the crow flies. Lincoln, Nebraska is located W of Lima, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 790.3 miles, taking about 15h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Lima, Ohio in Ohio and Lincoln, Nebraska in Nebraska.

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. 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 Lima, Ohio and Lincoln, Nebraska. 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 Lima, Ohio to Lincoln, Nebraska

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 54min $76 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 5min $63–$119* Budget
Train ~20h 40min $95–$277* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lima, Ohio & Lincoln, Nebraska

Quick Facts

Lima, Ohio
40.74°N, 84.11°W
America/New_York
268m elevation
Lincoln, Nebraska
40.81°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
362m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 220 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients