Lima, Ohio to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

348 miles 560 km · straight line
396.1 miles actual route 637.5 km · driving distance
7h 28min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
205° SSW bearing direction

How far is Lima, Ohio from Nashville?

The distance from Lima, Ohio to Nashville is 348 miles (560 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located SSW of Lima, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 396.1 miles, taking about 7h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Lima, Ohio in Ohio and Nashville in Tennessee.

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 Nashville. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 28min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 58min $32–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 6min $48–$139* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lima, Ohio & Nashville

Quick Facts

Lima, Ohio
40.74°N, 84.11°W
America/New_York
268m elevation
Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 116 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM