Lima, Ohio to Madison, Wisconsin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

316.3 miles 509 km · straight line
379.5 miles estimated 610.8 km · driving distance
7h 38min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
302° WNW bearing direction

How far is Lima, Ohio from Madison, Wisconsin?

The distance from Lima, Ohio to Madison, Wisconsin is 316.3 miles (509 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Wisconsin is located WNW of Lima, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 379.5 miles, taking about 7h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Lima, Ohio in Ohio and Madison, Wisconsin in Wisconsin.

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 Lima, Ohio and Madison, Wisconsin. 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 Madison, Wisconsin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 38min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 10min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 15min $46–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lima, Ohio & Madison, Wisconsin

Quick Facts

Lima, Ohio
40.74°N, 84.11°W
America/New_York
268m elevation
Madison, Wisconsin
43.07°N, 89.40°W
America/Chicago
266m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 105 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients