Lima, Ohio to Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

304.7 miles 490.4 km · straight line
380.9 miles estimated 613 km · driving distance
7h 40min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
56° NE bearing direction

How far is Lima, Ohio from Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Lima, Ohio to Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada is 304.7 miles (490.4 km) as the crow flies. Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada is located NE of Lima, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 380.9 miles, taking about 7h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Lima, Ohio is in Ohio, United States, while Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lima, Ohio and Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. 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 Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 40min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 12min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 17min $46–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lima, Ohio & Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Lima, Ohio
40.74°N, 84.11°W
America/New_York
268m elevation
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
43.09°N, 79.08°W
America/Toronto
180m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 102 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 81.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients