Lima, Ohio to Richmond, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

207.2 miles 333.4 km · straight line
259 miles estimated 416.8 km · driving distance
5h 13min estimated drive time
$25 - $31 estimated fuel cost
~55min flight time
183° S bearing direction

How far is Lima, Ohio from Richmond, Kentucky?

The distance from Lima, Ohio to Richmond, Kentucky is 207.2 miles (333.4 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Kentucky is located S of Lima, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 259 miles, taking about 5h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 55min. Both are located in United States — Lima, Ohio in Ohio and Richmond, Kentucky in Kentucky.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lima, Ohio and Richmond, Kentucky. 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 Richmond, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 13min $25 - $31 Flexible stops
Fly ~55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 16min $21–$39* Budget
Train ~4h 57min $31–$91* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lima, Ohio & Richmond, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Lima, Ohio
40.74°N, 84.11°W
America/New_York
268m elevation
Richmond, Kentucky
37.75°N, 84.29°W
America/New_York
289m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 69 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 17 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 120.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients