Lima, Ohio to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

395.8 miles 637 km · straight line
501.1 miles actual route 806.4 km · driving distance
9h 40min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
106° ESE bearing direction

How far is Lima, Ohio from Washington DC?

The distance from Lima, Ohio to Washington DC is 395.8 miles (637 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located ESE of Lima, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 501.1 miles, taking about 9h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Lima, Ohio in Ohio and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lima, Ohio and Washington DC. 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 Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 40min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 36min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~9h 11min $60–$175* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lima, Ohio & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Lima, Ohio
40.74°N, 84.11°W
America/New_York
268m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 132 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM